Hi all
Just doing a bit of searching for one of my "fav" topics and came across this thread. I had contact with a man who was working on a book of these "unofficial" badges but don't know if it ever came to pass.
I supplied him with some images and he was able to tell me about some of my badges and also correct some of my misconceptions about them.
I've always wanted one of the Spurgin postcards but I always seem to miss out at auction.
I love the joke that "taking away the badge" suggests that the holder will be conscripted and will no longer be in a "protected" industry.
Having "chased" the unofficial badges for more than a few years now, I'm constantly surprised at the endless variety that existed.
Question (half serious..): was the guy who was making the badges in a protected industry?
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