RA 8780 G.W.R. PATTERN SMALL HAND HELD TOKEN HOOP ship-zone-g This pressed Alloy nameplate was

This pressed Alloy nameplate was something which British Railways Western Region fitted to many South Wales boxes

The most famous one is LITTLE BYTHAM where on 3rd July 1938 Gresley streamlined pacific MALLARD achieved 126 mph on Stoke Bank between Little Bytham and Essendine setting the unbroken world speed record

Further changes occurred with the introduction of large gilt double arrow badges applied directly to the  hat without any padded felt cushion

A mint condition ex signal department stores enamel BR-WR enamel subsidiary signal blade

RA 8780 G.W.R. PATTERN SMALL HAND HELD TOKEN HOOP ship-zone-g This pressed Alloy nameplate wasA G. W. R. pattern small hand held single line key hoop, this item is in good ex railway service condition.