- Collection: Exeter City Pin Badges, Scarves, Mug, Badges and Ties
Wherever you go today it is possible to buy a pin badge as a souvenir. These common objects date from the end of the nineteenth century which was a time of great innovation. The patents for these badges were taken out in 1894 and 1896 by Whitehead and Hoag Ltd of Newark in New Jersey, USA. They used celluloid to protect the design and were the first major use to which this new material was put.
In 1897 Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee all over the world and so the first mass market for cheap souvenirs like this was created. The badges were a great success and ever since then millions have been made.
In 1897 Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee all over the world and so the first mass market for cheap souvenirs like this was created. The badges were a great success and ever since then millions have been made.
Fans have been collecting Football Badges, for years, however it is only in the last few years that they have received the attention they deserve. Modestly priced they allow collector’s who are interested in a particular team or sport and social history and opportunity to purchase them.
Badges can be displayed easily and decoratively without taking too much room. Enamel badges were manufactured for workplace and political parties as well as unique events.
The earliest badge produced specifically for Exeter is believed to be from the 1920’s
We are hopeful that we will be able to display a definitive collection of the badges produced for Exeter City and associated groups.
This collection also includes other club regalia including Ties and scarves.
