C. A. Vandervell & Co (Industrial) Fire Brigade Enamel and Chrome Lapel Pin Badge

Quite simply a stunning design in gilt and enamel in superb condition for age with no damage to the enamel and gilt bright with minor service wear. Original and functional pin fitting. Circa 38mm tall. Large manufacturer's often had their own fire brigade capability on site. Rare.

C. A. Vandervell Ltd., was formed in 1916 with a share capital of £350,000 to take over a business carried on by Mr. C. A. Vandervell at Acton, London. The products of the company included batteries, magnetos, dynamos, starters, lamps, horns and other motor goods. Mr. Vandervell was one of the pioneers in the manufacture of batteries and dynamos for motor vehicles, having started manufacture of these items well before the time when Lucas first began the manufacture of electrical goods, and he had made particular progress in the development of electrical equipment for the heavier commercial types of vehicles. By 1922, the supply of electrical equipment for commercial vehicles was largely in the hands of C. A. Vandervell Ltd. They made parts for aeroplanes also. Taken over by Lucas.

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