WORLD CONFEDERATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY (World Physiotherapy) - a vintage delegate's congress badge (1953)

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For sale is a vintage and scarce delegate's badge from the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) First International Congress held in 1953. The WCPT was established in 1951 and is an international body that advocates on behalf of physiotherapists worldwide and their profession. The WCPT is still active and today are known as World Physiotherapy.

This badge was issued to delegates of the first WCPT congress held in September 1953 at the Central Hall in Westminster, London. This Congress was also the occasion for the WCPT's second General Meeting and was attended by some 1,700 physiotherapists, doctors and members of allied professions.

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physiopedia:About

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7H4weMzieo (Program about the 1953 Congress. Many of the delegates in this video can be seen wearing their badge, as per the one above. Full version about 17 minutes.)

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DESCRIPTION:
Size: nameplate section about 1 5/8" (40mm) across.
Material(s): brass metal with 1 enamel.
Finish: gilt.
Fitting: pin.
Imprint: FATTORINI & SONS LD - BRADFORD WORKS - BIRMINGHAM (1945-1954).
Approximate age: 1953

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

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RETURNS:
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