Ministry of Food Small Pig Keepers Council Member Club Badge by Frank Fattorini

A scarce original circa 1950's 'Small Pig Keeper’s Council SPKC Member home front badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with green enamel depicting a beautiful white pig; the reverse impressed with unusual early maker's details 'FRANK FATTORINI BIRMINGHAM'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 26mm.
The government introduced pig clubs during the Second World War and early post war years of food rationing. The Small Pig Keeper’s Council (SPKC) was the national governing body that gave advice and rules on how groups and individuals could raise pigs. Pig club members would buy a pig, and provide food waste for the pigs to eat, care for them and ultimately share the produce.

Code: 67754