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Marconi International Marine Communications Company Ltd c1950s
A great Marconi Marine wireless lapel badge that would have, in all probability, been worn by a 'Marconiman' Radio Officer in the Merchant Navy. In order to become a qualified Marconi Marine Radio Operator, Marconi would offer grants to new recruits to go to college to gain the 'Certificate of Competence in Radiotelegraphy and Authority to Operate' qualification. There were two standards of certificate; the Standard Second Class and the Advanced First Class. These were the standard qualifications to serve as a Radio Officer on British Ships in the Merchant Navy in the 1950s.
More often than not, Radio Officers were employed directly by the wireless companies; these included Marconi International Marine Communications Company Ltd, International Marine Radio Ltd, Siemens (AEI) and Redifon Ltd. These wireless companies would enter into a contract with the shipping companies for the supply of wireless room equipment and the trained radio operating staff.
Marconi is synonymous with the scientific development of radio in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1900, Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company's maritime rights were sold to Marconi International Marine Communications Company Ltd. Marconi Marine's business covered the provision, installation and operation of ship radio installations for up to 68 years before the company was acquired in the late 1960s by Selex ES, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica, one of Europe’s largest electronics and communications groups.
The above badge showing the Marconi Marine trademark of the 'M' embracing the globe (aquatic blue) has a lightning bolt, a symbol of communication bisecting the planet. The rear of the badge has a serial number of 4457 that in all probability links to an employee number. The badge was made by the respected British maker, Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham.
Photography, layout and design: Argy58
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Marconi International Marine Communications Company Ltd c1950s
A great Marconi Marine wireless lapel badge that would have, in all probability, been worn by a 'Marconiman' Radio Officer in the Merchant Navy. In order to become a qualified Marconi Marine Radio Operator, Marconi would offer grants to new recruits to go to college to gain the 'Certificate of Competence in Radiotelegraphy and Authority to Operate' qualification. There were two standards of certificate; the Standard Second Class and the Advanced First Class. These were the standard qualifications to serve as a Radio Officer on British Ships in the Merchant Navy in the 1950s.
More often than not, Radio Officers were employed directly by the wireless companies; these included Marconi International Marine Communications Company Ltd, International Marine Radio Ltd, Siemens (AEI) and Redifon Ltd. These wireless companies would enter into a contract with the shipping companies for the supply of wireless room equipment and the trained radio operating staff.
Marconi is synonymous with the scientific development of radio in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1900, Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company's maritime rights were sold to Marconi International Marine Communications Company Ltd. Marconi Marine's business covered the provision, installation and operation of ship radio installations for up to 68 years before the company was acquired in the late 1960s by Selex ES, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica, one of Europe’s largest electronics and communications groups.
The above badge showing the Marconi Marine trademark of the 'M' embracing the globe (aquatic blue) has a lightning bolt, a symbol of communication bisecting the planet. The rear of the badge has a serial number of 4457 that in all probability links to an employee number. The badge was made by the respected British maker, Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham.
Photography, layout and design: Argy58
(This image also exists as a high resolution jpeg and tiff - ideal for a variety of print sizes
e.g. A4, A3, A2 and A1. The current uploaded format is for screen based viewing only: 72pi)