National Bus Company, Southdown - bus driver's tie-clip enamelled badge (1970s / 1980s)

Southdown Motor Services Ltd was established in 1915 and operated bus and coach services in the southern England, mainly in East and West Sussex and parts of Hampshire. In 1969, Southdown was purchased by the National Bus Company and which in turn was purchased by the Stagecoach Group in 1989.

This badge features the National Bus Company’s ‘double N’ arrow logo and its regional bus company name. The red and blue ‘double N’ logo was introduced in 1978. Southdown was privatised in 1987 and it’s likely by this time, the ‘double N’ logo had been phased out.

DESCRIPTION:
Size (enamelled logo section): 1 9/32" x 9/32" (33mm x 7mm). Overall length 2" (51mm).
Material(s): Metal with three vitreous enamels.
Finish: Bright reflective gilt.
Fitting: Tie-clip fitting.
Imprint: None.
Approximate age: 1980's

CONDITION:
An excellent condition metal and enamel badge. No damage, pin-clip tight and in good working order. Full gilt coverage throughout.
Please see photograph(s), these form part of the description.

POSTAGE:
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RETURNS:
* Return accepted if the item(s) is returned in same condition it left me, then a full refund of its sold price will be given. Postal costs are not refundable.
* Buyer pays the return postal costs - unless agreed beforehand.

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