Society of Radiographers (UK) - member’s badge (1930’s - 1950’s)

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) is the trades union and professional body for radiographers and all non-medical members of the workforce in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy in the UK. It is responsible for their professional, educational, public and workplace interests. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest and most experienced radiography organisations in the world.

 

The badge depicts the SoR crest and motto “EX UMBRIS ERUDITIO” (from a shadow cometh light/knowledge). The year 1920 is also represented in Roman numerals albeit in an unusual format, MDCCCCXX.

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References:

 

www.sor.org/index.php (The Society of Radiographers (UK) website).

 

www.aim25.ac.uk/cgi-bin/vcdf/detail?coll_id=7276&inst... (Includes a history of the SoR).

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Radiographers (Wikipedia article on the SoR).

 

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Enamels: 6 (blue, brown, white, grey, black & red)

Finish: Gilt.

Material: Brass.

Fixer: Pin.

Size: 1” across x 1 3/8” down (about 25mm x 35mm)

Process: Die stamped.

Makers: Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham (1933-1961).

 

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Thank you for reading.

Stuart.

 

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