A.S.L.E.F. 45 years service railway trade union badge

A scare original 'Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen A.S.L.E.F. 45 years long service badge'; gilt six pointed star inlaid with light and dark blue enamel, the centre bearing old steam engine over clasped hands on blue enamel ground; the reverse embossed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini, Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height approx 28mm.

Code: 69998