Wandsworth & District Gas Co Collector & Meter Reader identification badge

A scarce original circa 1936 - 1949 vintage period 'Wandsworth & District Gas Company Collector & Meter Reader official identification lapel badge'; large gilt brass oval example inlaid with blue and white enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no enamel loss.
Size approx 52 x 33mm.
In 1949 the Wandsworth and District Gas Company was nationalised under the Gas Act 1948 and became part of the West Surrey Division of the South Eastern Gas Board.

Code: 70917