Wonderful 1908 London Summer Olympic Games Competitor Badge # WG 209
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This is a Wonderful 1908 London Summer Olympic Games Competitor Badge # WG 209.
Made by VAUGHTONS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND: The company was originally named 'P. Vaughton', working out of Little Hampton Street in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. In 1897 the firm had been renamed to 'Vaughton Brothers' and had relocated to 135 Constitution Hill; the company was listed as a 'Buttonmaker, Medalist and Mint'.
VINTAGE:
1908
SIZE:Approximately: 1-3/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver-Plated Bronze, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal T-style pin with 'C' catch.
MARKINGS: WG
VAUGHTON
BIRM
209
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Olympics collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay11/23/23 VEJJM18 LBDIEX12/21/22
CONDITION:9- (Excellent): The badge shows tiny enamel chips on "N" & "D", and tarnish on back, but overall, it is in wonderful condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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