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[Scalyback]

Does anybody have an idea as to the date of this badge?



I suspect there might be an interesting story behind it?






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[center]It measures 20 by 30 mm
[center]It says 'BUTLER B'HAM' (Birmingham)







Could this become a “RE badges” thread? I have a few more both old and new, but it would be interesting to see more!

[Exile]

Reminds me of a cycling proficiency badge I had as a youngster.

[Scalyback]

As to the story, well further research does make it become interesting!



There was something in the 1920's and 30's called the National Safety First Association who's motto was 'Safety First'


Could Royal Enfield have been a part of this association, Helping to prevents accidents either on the road or inside their premises and issuing thier own badges?






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[center]NSFA pre 1940
[center]RoSPA from 1940




Here's some bumf from the net!


The National Safety First Association (NSFA) was formed in 1923 from an amalgamation of two accident-prevention organisations, theLondon Safety First Council (founded 1916) and the British Industrial Safety First Association (founded 1918). In 1941 the NFSA was renamed the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).


 
The NSFA was a non-governmental organisation who sought a reduction in accidents not only on the roads but also across British industry, especially mining and dockyards. They did this through ‘Safety First’ multi-media campaigns to raise public awareness of industrial and home accidents as well as their prevention. These included the use of printed publications, posters, film lecture tours, organising school competitions as well as research analysis on fatal accidents. They also ran award schemes amongst their members with certificates and badges awarded to accident-free candidates.


 
The NSFA also ran the Road Fellowship League which was their ‘road users’ section. Members would sign up annually and pledge to conform with the ‘Code of the League’ that covered accident prevention rules for pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicle drivers.







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[center]NSFA badge with vertical striped triangle
[center]RE badge with vertical striped triangle







The NFSA also ran driving and cycling proficiency schemes as shown below.




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[center]NRoSPA Safe Driving
[center]CTC NCU RoSPA Cycling proficiency.






Could the RE badge be a cycle or motorcycle proficiency badge?

The plot deepens!

[Scalyback]

Further research reveals that it may well be a cycling proficiency badge, especially as I have just found a very similar design on the net...



It also by the same company and has on the back 'BUTLER B'HAM' (Birmingham)











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I got my BMF certificate long ago, and I had to learn right gear change, so now the 'Safety First' badge can be my 'Motorcycling Proficiency' badge. I think I deserve it!