Friday 26 February 2010

Second Week

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An odd badge this one, im not sure where it falls in the lexicon of Butlins. The writing is certainly a later style and this is backed up by the unique pin construction. I have only seen this in replicas, however this does not appear to be one. The badge is undated but is likely post-war and was made by Firmin, another first.

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Saturday 20 February 2010

Clacton 1949

DSCF1001 Another fiddle to my Clacton bow this badge accompanied a mistaken purchase of a second Clacton 1946 badge. 2 is better then none i suppose. This one has several colour variations but is particularly striking by its design. Made by  Reeves and Co. This is also my first badge from 1949.

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Tuesday 16 February 2010

Pwllheli 1947

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Another from just after the war and (I think) another bikini. This one has been worn away slightly I think but looks to be a halter style. No makers mark again on this one.

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Monday 15 February 2010

Clacton 1946

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Clacton was obviously the place to bi in 1946, i don't know if there was a cloth shortage in 1946 but that swimsuit is perfectly scandalous.

This badge is intriguing to me as it shows a beachwear that i certainly would not associate with 1946 however a google names it as the year of the modern bikini!

No makers mark on this one.

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Monday 8 February 2010

Social Club 1948 - 1949

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A new type of badge for me this one. This is my first Social Club badge of which there are belived to be 11. A simple square design with a green border it is simple and effective. This simple pressed badge has no makers mark.

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