Primrose League Shropshire past president badge

A rare original Victorian 'Primrose League Full Dress Knight or Dame of the League badge', gilt primrose floral wreath surmounted by a Crown and 'PL' monogram with Latin motto of the League 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) mounted on an unmarked silver backing (dispensed with after 1888) the reverse bearing a Diamond Registered Mark which gives a patent date '11th December 1883', complete with purple silk ribbon in which is woven in yellow the word "Past" and safety pin fitting suspension. Very good condition.
Overall Height 108mm.
Accompanying this badge is a woven red silk ribbed ribbon with gold bullion embroidery bearing a blue shield with "the loggerheads" three leopards faces and a 'President' title scroll below, white leather backing and safety pin fitting. Very good condition, leather backing fragile.
Height 56mm.

Code: 53634