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Originally Posted by mike_vee
My view is that these are 'post production' variations as the nickel/silver/chrome badges appear to be standard badges (by various manufacturers and different series) that have been 'plated' after the number has been stamped on the rear (either on horseshoe fitting or directly on the Wooley examples).
Regarding certain badges being seniority/status related , I personally feel there is no evidence to back this up. While it is possible that certain factories may have wanted to differentiate between levels of staff , it is probable that individuals simply wanted to 'enhance' their own badges (possibly after their employment finished).
It is worth remembering that Tom Tulloch-Marshall (2001) , and later Tony James (2012) , both were of the opinion that the series letters on the 1915 OWS badges were possibly indications of the trade/position of the employee. This 'theory' is no longer accepted but shows that even 9 years ago there were details about these badges that further research has shown to be inaccurate.
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Hi Mike
Another great informative post. Thanks for that.
I would think that seniority within the work place would have been indicated by something more visible such as an armband as it would be impractical to have to put your specs on to see that Mr Bloggs has a plated badge so he's the one I need to ask.
My question to anyone out there: have you seen another 1915 enameled badge? There must be more than one of them!