Objektnummer
96/79/1
Upphovsman
Beskrivning
A metal pin badge in the shape of an eight-pointed star, with a crown on top of the top point. In the centre of the badge is a circle containing a sheaf of wheat, and the inscription 'Proficiency W.L.A'. The badge was made by Stanley & Sons of Walsall. The badge belonged to the donor's half sister, Miss P. Genever, who was a member of the WLA 1942-1950.
Fysisk beskrivning
1 badge: metal, good condition
Arkivhistorik
MERL ‘Handwritten accession form’ (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: BADGE // Accession number: 96/79/1–2 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 17.4.97 // Description: (1) Badge in the shape of an 8 pointed star. There is a crown at the top point. Circle in the centre encircling a sheaf of wheat. Dull gold colour. Inscription: PROFICIENCY W.L.A. // On reverse: A STANLEY + SONS, WALSALL // Diameter: 4.0 cm // (2) Round badge – green and gold – with a crown at the top and sheaf of wheat in the centre. // Inscription: WOMENS LAND ARMY. // Both badges have a pin at the back // Dimensions: Diameter: 2.75cm // Associated information: see also: 96/75. [Part of a collection of W.L.A. badges + papers belonging to Miss P. GENEVER who was a member of the W.L.A. from 1942 to 1950. // Miss Genever was half-sister of the donor. // The papers that came with these objects 96/75–79 are accessioned in the archives. Catalogue mark D DX132]’
Produktionsplats
Walsall [Walsall [unitary authority]
Datum
1940-01-01 - 1949-12-31
Produktionsperiod
1940s
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