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Lancashire & Yorkshire WW1 Railway Service Badge


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L&YR
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
World War One
Railway Service Badge.
Enameled lapel badge.
Approximate dimensions: diameter 27.8mm, weight9.5 grams.
Made by Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.
Registered number stamped on back Rd638232.
Also on the back B 11245.
There are surface marks on the enamel but no losses.
Before conscription was introduced in 1916, the army relied on voluntary recruitment. It was assumed by many that a man not in uniform was avoiding joining up and was therefore often accused of shirking their duty to their country. The famous white feather campaign saw men not in uniform presented with a white feather as a symbol of cowardice.
The official badges were intended to prove that the wearer was doing their duty to their country in a time of war in a different way. They were not in uniform, but they may have been working in munitions factories or in the dockyards carrying out work that was vital to the war effort.
After conscription, the need for these badges faded, along with the white feather campaign. However, many continued to be worn throughout the war, especially by female shift workers for whom the badge could give priority boarding and fare concessions on public transport, as well as indicating that there was nothing disreputable about these ladies travelling alone at night.
In well used but very good condition.
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Bridgnorth Shropshire
England , UK
Tel : 07713150485
Non UK callers : +44 7713150485
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
World War One
Railway Service Badge.
Enameled lapel badge.
Approximate dimensions: diameter 27.8mm, weight9.5 grams.
Made by Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.
Registered number stamped on back Rd638232.
Also on the back B 11245.
There are surface marks on the enamel but no losses.
Before conscription was introduced in 1916, the army relied on voluntary recruitment. It was assumed by many that a man not in uniform was avoiding joining up and was therefore often accused of shirking their duty to their country. The famous white feather campaign saw men not in uniform presented with a white feather as a symbol of cowardice.
The official badges were intended to prove that the wearer was doing their duty to their country in a time of war in a different way. They were not in uniform, but they may have been working in munitions factories or in the dockyards carrying out work that was vital to the war effort.
After conscription, the need for these badges faded, along with the white feather campaign. However, many continued to be worn throughout the war, especially by female shift workers for whom the badge could give priority boarding and fare concessions on public transport, as well as indicating that there was nothing disreputable about these ladies travelling alone at night.
In well used but very good condition.
Free P&P in UK.
All our items include postage and packaging in the UK.
Buyers outside the UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Only form of payment available is through clicking on the Buy Securely icon. We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
If you wish to return any item then you need to advise us via email within 14 days after the day the goods are received and you will need to pay the return postage. On safe receipt of the goods the refund will be made.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 19/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free P&P in UK
Category Railwayana
Date Circa 1914-18
1910s Antiques Origin English
Maker Fattorini and Sons
Item code as218a2697 / XGC-NO-222-E
Status Sold
£75.00 
$94.43 
€90.59 

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All our prices include postage and packaging in the UK.
Customers outside the UK must email us for postage costs before buying.
Customers outside the UK must email us for postage costs before buying.
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By appointment only
Bridgnorth Shropshire
England , UK
Tel : 07713150485
Non UK callers : +44 7713150485
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