Bidspirit auction | Vintage Oval Metal Tradesman or

Vintage Oval Metal Tradesman or Porter Identification Badge for Joe Assenheim of Aldgate - A vintage oval metal identification badge, likely for a porter or tradesman. The badge is constructed from a heavy-gauge metal, possibly brass or copper, and features embossed lettering across the front. The text is arranged in three lines: the top line reads JOE, the middle line reads ASSENHEIM, and the bottom line reads ALDGATE. Traces of orange-red paint remain on the initial letters J, A, and A. The reverse of the badge is fitted with a long, U-shaped wire clip attached to the centre, designed for securing the item to a belt or strap. Aldgate refers to the historic ward and street in the City of London, indicating the badge's likely geographic origin and use within London's historical market areas. Width: 12.7 cm.