Badge and ribbon

Badges have traditionally been worn as forms of identification by members of City of London companies. Liverymen historically wore a gown and hood to distinguish themselves. By the 1760s liverymen were showing a reluctance to wear the traditional gown and so badges were introduced. Livery badges were required to gain entry to the Common Hall, or assembly, at the Guildhall. The badge also conferred on the wearer social status and protection.

This badge was worn by Alfred Jerrold-Nathan who was awarded the livery of the Cooks' Company on 13 March 1918 and then elected to the Court of Assistants on 18 July 1928. The obverse features the arms of the company which received its royal charter in 1482. The Latin motto 'Vulnerati Non Victi' beneath the arms means 'Wounded Not Conquered'.