CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE (CWL) - a vintage membership badge (1930s)

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For sale is a vintage membership badge of the CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE (CWL). This badge shows the old crest of the CWL.

The Catholic Women's League (CWL) is a Catholic lay organisation established in 1906 by Margaret Fletcher. Originally intended to bring together Catholic women in England, the organization has grown and may be found in numerous countries, especially in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Membership consists mainly of women who are members of the Catholic Church, who work together to promote Catholic values and to carry out volunteer and charitable work.

More information on the CWL further below.

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DESCRIPTION:
Size: about 1 3/16" diameter (30mm).
Material(s): brass metal with 2 vitreous enamels.
Finish: gilt.
Fitting: pin.
Imprint: FATTORINI & SONS LTD BRADFORD WORKS BIRMINGHAM
Approximate age: 1930s (1933-1939).

CONDITION:
Excellent condition. No damage. Pin in working order.
Please see photograph(s), these form part of the description.

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MORE INFORMATION ON THE CWL:

The Catholic Women's League (CWL) is a Catholic lay organisation established in 1906 by Margaret Fletcher. Originally intended to bring together Catholic women in England, the organization has grown and may be found in numerous Commonwealth countries, especially in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Membership consists mainly of women who are members of the Catholic Church, who work together to promote Catholic values and to carry out volunteer and charitable work.

Fletcher's intent in establishing the League was to provide an alternative organization for Catholic women to engage in public affairs from a Catholic perspective. In keeping with Catholic doctrine, leaders of the CWL campaigned against easing restrictions on divorce, and against the legalization of abortion. They supported the government's provision of universal family allowances as a means to support larger families. Members of CWL also engaged in charitable activities, and advocated in favor of policies that addressed social ills.

The CWL is a founder member of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO), affiliated to over one hundred women’s organisations worldwide. Their aim being to promote the advancement of women globally and to protect the interests of women and children, especially in the Third World. This is achieved by representation at UNESCO, UNICEF, the UN and many other Non-governmental Organisations.

https://catholicwomensleaguecio.org.uk/history/

https://web.archive.org/web/20100308113449/http://catholicwomensleague.org/about.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20060825195046/http://www.catholicwomensleague.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Women's_League

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POSTAGE:
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RETURNS:
* Return accepted if the item(s) is returned in same condition it left me, then the full Agreed Asking Price will be refunded. Postal costs are not refundable.
* Buyer pays the return postal costs - unless agreed otherwise.

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