Historical information

Use to identify a tramway employee, involved in track repairs for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - PMTT. Made by Stokes and Sons

Significance

Demonstrates the method of identifying PMTT Employees involved in track maintenance.

Physical description

Round pressed brass badge with the words "TRACKMAN" pressed into the centre of the badge, around the bottom portion of the badge, the number "10", with the P&MTT initials on the top part of the badge. Has a nickel-plated finish with the letters have been infilled with a red enamel paint. On the rear of the badge, two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge to enable it to be worn on a uniform. Two copies held - second one No. "34" fitted with a leather button hole strap.