This content describes an attractive silver badge that was awarded for 50 years of union membership in the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers. The badge is hallmarked and inscribed with the name F. Jones and the years 1903-1954. The Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers was formed in 1921 from a merger between the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners (founded in 1860) and its rival, the General Union of Carpenters & Joiners. It ceased as an independent trade union in 1971 when it merged with other unions to form the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT).
This badge is about 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” (approximately 30mm x 30mm) and has four enamels (light blue, dark blue, white, and orange). The finish is not specified, and the badge is made of silver. The fixer is a buttonhole with a horseshoe-shaped clasp. The badge was die-stamped and made by Fattorini & Sons Ltd. It was hallmarked for Birmingham in 1950.
Overall, this content provides a brief history of the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers and describes an important symbol of membership within the union.