HMBS (Hand Maid of the Blessed Sacrament) - a rare and antique silver badge (1919 / 1920)

A rare and finely made silver badge by Thomas Fattorini Ltd of Birmingham. This antique badge is fully hallmarked for Birmingham "u" (1919/1920).

Issued by the HAND-MAID OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (HMBS), this badge displays the emblem of the HMBS: a cross with a chalice and eucharistic host within, along with the HMBS initials. The reverse side shows a Latin motto ADORO TE DEVOTE (I adore Thee devoutly).

The HMBS are a Catholic religious charity originally established in Spain about 1856 and been in Britain since the early 20th century, having their headquarters in London. Members were an apostolate of laywomen within the Catholic Church, dedicated to the adoration and serving of the Holy Eucharist. The equivalent organisation for men would be the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament (KBS).

ehive.com/collections/3977/objects/749276/card-the-handma... (Image of a 1923 membership card of the HMBS)

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DESCRIPTION:
Sizes: 1" x 1 3/8" (25mm x 34mm).
Material(s): hallmarked sterling silver with 1 vitreous enamel.
Finish: n/a.
Fittings: pin.
Imprint: ADORO TE DEVOTE THOMAS FATTORINI BIRMINGHAM LTD & a hallmark for Birmingham 1919/1920 with maker's initials TF.

Taken on: January 14, 2023

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