W & R Cook Ltd Twerton Bath 1894 to1946 long service medal

A scarce large silver medal the obverse displaying the Arms of Bath with the motto "Floreat Bathon" and "Long Service Medal", the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1946 and maker's details "J.M" (Joseph Moore, Birmingham) and stamped in relief and engraved "Awarded To Miss A.Hudd For The Completion Of Fifty Years Service Messrs W & R Cook Ltd". Very good condition, retaining original ring suspention.
Diameter 35mm.

W & R Cook Ltd woollen mill and later a clothing factory was situated on the River Avon at Twerton, Bath, they began manufacturing ready made clothing in 1891 closing down in the early 1960's. The building was demolished in 1965.