Andy A Posted 12 March , 2009 Share Posted 12 March , 2009 Hi all, recently aquired this badge but dont have much info on it. Its not a 1930s Nazi badge but marked National War Savings Committee for Service. I have googled it and i believe its from WW1 but could be wrong. I appologise if it is post WW1 Marked on the back Thomas Pattorini, Birmingham. Anyone any info? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 12 March , 2009 Share Posted 12 March , 2009 It is a WW1 era badge of UK origins.[The Swaztika was a "Good Luck Charm" even used in Scouting Medals @ this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 13 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2009 It is a WW1 era badge of UK origins.[The Swaztika was a "Good Luck Charm" even used in Scouting Medals @ this time... Thanks for that, i thought it was a WW1 badge. Glad i got it at at a reasonable price, something i have seen on auction for silly monies in the past. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Last one I saw in a Peterborough Antique & Collectors Shop was £55!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Lund Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 This is the symbol used on the advertisements for National Savings that appeared in the newspapers during the Great War. The one below is from the Holmfirth Express. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Andy I was investigating a WW1 badge recently that was also made by Pattorini. Originally they were based in Bradford but moved their factory to Birmingham in 1917. So this should nail it to 1917-1918. Nice one! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 13 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Last one I saw in a Peterborough Antique & Collectors Shop was £55!!!! I paid 18 quid for it so thats a result. I have been watching for one at the right price on feebay for a while now and i thing it was worth the wait. Thanks guys for your comments, am a lot happier now. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 13 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Andy I was investigating a WW1 badge recently that was also made by Pattorini. Originally they were based in Bradford but moved their factory to Birmingham in 1917. So this should nail it to 1917-1918. Nice one! John Just had a look at my list of gren makers John, not there so i am very gratefull for your info. I dont know what the badge is made from, looks like aluminium, perhaps it was because of the brass shortage we have discussed in late 1916? I therefore think your dates are in the right area. Many thanks, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 13 March , 2009 Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Just for completeness - the Birmingham badge-makers were and are Thomas Fattorini & co. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 13 March , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 March , 2009 Just for completeness - the Birmingham badge-makers were and are Thomas Fattorini & co. Tom Thanks Tom, the makers name is a bit difficult to read due to a double stamping. Nice to get it correct, thanks. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.hibbitt Posted 2 September , 2014 Share Posted 2 September , 2014 Thank you for this post. I was just trying to find out what the little one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dink_and_pip Posted 4 September , 2014 Share Posted 4 September , 2014 I have recently obtained one of the small square badges, the newspaper clipping explains everything. Makers name J.A.Wylie London. they also made the 1915 & 1916 On War Service badges. There were 2 separate Fattorini companies - even though they were part of the same family - Thomas Fattorini Bolton and Fattorini & Sons Bradford. Any Fattorini badge marked Birmingham is post WW1 as they both registered Birmingham addresses in 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 4 September , 2014 Share Posted 4 September , 2014 One of the round ones now on THAT auction site for buy it now price of £26 or make an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now