Martin, Congratulations - brilliant. This is just the sort of research that we need. I had discovered that 'Ludlows of London' still exist - with addresses in Medmenham, Bucks and high Wycombe, Bucks. Is this where you have found a contact ?
I'll cross this one off my list if you are on the case. I know they made officer's badges in the 1940s but yes, it would have been nice to have records.
In my case I've listed all known makers of KLR insignia and I intend to work my way through to find details - though I've only looked at Gaunt and B&P and Jennens - both, of course amongst Gaunt papers ! but there are more details I'd like. . I suspect many of us could pool resources and I think there is at least one other Forum member with some maker's records.
Bent & Parker
Dowler
Elikington
Fattorini
Firmin
Gaunt
Gladman & Norman (possibly)
Hobley
Hobson
Jennens
Lambourne
Ludlow
Pitt
Pitt & Swatkin
Smith & Wright
Stratton
(the list is made up of names on badges and documentary sources in eg WO papers)
Julian
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