Joseph L.Thompson & Sons Ltd officers cap badge Sunderland Shipyard

A rare original 'Joseph L.Thompson & Sons Ltd officers shipping line cap badge'; small gold bullion laurel wreath mounted with a fine quality gilt and red enamel flag, displaying a large wihite 'T' with blue enamel disc depicting an arm embowed in armour on torse and holding an arrow, the reverse with early feature blackherringbone lining. Very good condition, a superb example.Height approx 46mm.Joseph L.Thompson & Sons Ltd Shipbuilder River Wear, Sunderland England, was involved in the first design of the Liberty Ships.