Historical information
This badge is possibly the earliest example of the membership badge of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. The simple discreet design compared to later versions by Stoke suggest it was possibly made in the early post-war 1920s period when resources would have been limited.
Significance
Earliest known example in the MTSV Collection of an LHLG badge
Physical description
Oval dark blue enamel badge with "LHLG" in large writing at the bottom and "LADIES HARBOUR LIGHTS GUILD" in smaller font running across the top. "K.G. LUKE MELB" on back of badge
Inscriptions & markings
"LHLG"
"LADIES HARBOUR LIGHTS GUILD"
"K.G. LUKE MELB"
Subjects
References
- K.G. Luke electro plate company Pty ltd ...Heritage Council Victoria Describes the context of Luke's later heritage overlay listed Deco complex on queens parade but also refers to early origins of Luke's business interests and early beginnings.
