Fascist Union of British Workers 1932 to 1934 FUBW members badge

A rare original 1932 - 1934 very short two year existence membership badge for the organization known as "The Fascist Union of British Workers", small gilded brass and enamel rectangular example bearing the initials "FUBW" above a cog wheel and clenched fist holding a spear; the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details "Roden London" "British Made". Very good condition, retaining original stick pin fitting (evidence of solder where the pin meets the ring), enamel good with a few surface dings.
Width 20mm.
Height 13mm. Height with pin 43mm.

The 'Fascist Union of British Workers' was founded in Battersea in 1932 by the former local leader of the Communist controlled 'National Unemployed Workers Movement' 'J.P.D.Paton' with the help of 'Michael Goulding". The 'F.U.B.W' was to merge with the 'B.U.F' (British Union of Fascists) in 1934.