Isle of Thanet Electric Tramways
Isle of Thanet Electric Supply Company cap badges - these
were probably
worn from 1924 onwards when the Isle of Thanet Electric
Tramways and Lighting
Company changed its name to the Isle of Thanet Electric
Supply Company (ITESCo).
Given the high numbers on the two badges above, it seems
highly probable that
the ITESCo issued these badges to all its staff (whether
tramway, bus
or electricity supply), with the colours possibly denoting
different departments.
Note that the charabanc driver above is clearly wearing an
'ITT' lapel badge,
despite apparently sporting an ITESCo cap badge. 'ITT'
presumably
standing for 'Isle of Thanet Tramways'.
The conductress on the right appears to be the same lady
(standing) in both photos.
Note that on the right she is clearly wearing an ITT
collar/lapel badge, but a
very different cap badge than the 'shield' variety above.
This may even be an example
of the general oval conductor badge pictured on the
'general badge' page. The
buttons cannot be identied from the photos alone, but would
appear to be the variety
illustrated on the button pages (Isle of Thanet
Electric Tramways and Lighting Co)