1949 Devon Coast Country Club holiday camp badge Paignton

A scarce original Cold War period '1949 Devon Coast Country Club holiday camp gilt badge'; well designed six point star, each bearing a fleur-de-lys with green enamel title circlet, the centre depicting an embossed tranquil scene of a couple relaxing in the sun; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Height 32mm. The Devon Coast Country Club was a holiday camp situated in Smallcombe Road, Paignton, Devon, in the 1970's it was bought by 'Ladbroke Holidays' and again by 'Shearing Coach Holidays Ltd'. It closed in 1994 and became a housing estate.