RA 8173 BR(W) 4 ASPECT "FOGSIGNALMAN`S" HANDLAMP EX MAESTEG SOUTH BOX. ship-zone-a these badges were issued to

these badges were issued to women by all the railway companies during the war to identify them a essential workers rather than being conscripted

this item is in ex railway condition although some damage has occured on left hand side

this example is fitted with the less common  "flat top" dome which sounds fabulous

An early pattern Bakelite Track Circuit repeater manufactured by R

RA 8173 BR(W) 4 ASPECT "FOGSIGNALMAN`S" HANDLAMP EX MAESTEG SOUTH BOX. ship-zone-a these badges were issued toA fine ex G. W. R. pattern BR WR 4 aspects fogsignalman`s handlamp, this lamp would have sat on the instrument shelf in Maesteg South signal box and would have been used by the signalmen and fogsignalmen when appointed. These lamps are identified with a orange band around the base of the lamp. The lamp is complete and has all colour shades present with no cracks.