Description
This is a lapel button made of iron sheet, with an oval shape. In the centre of the field, against a blue background, there is a representation of a stylised key which shows a crown and a coat-of-arms, in gold and white, at the top. On the white border, separated from the field by a plain golden border, the words A SOCIAL are inscribed in the upper part and COMPANHIA PORTUGUESA DE SEGUROS in the lower part. On the back, the name and address of the engraver who carried out the work can be seen: João Anjos / R. Misericórdia 121-123 / Lisboa.
Category
Chapas, Insignias and Trophies
Subcategory
Emblems and Badges
Material
Metal
Dimension (cm)
1,5 x 1 (front) and Ø 1,3 (back lock)
State Conservation
Good
Inventory/Cota
CCHAPAS00282
Historial
The lapel buttons were very popular in the second half of the 20th century.
