History of the Mayoral Badge

In 1900 the late Mr John Brigg, MP, presented to the Corporation a gold oval badge for wear by the Mayor at the smaller functions which do not call for the display of the full Mayoral Regalia.  The inscription on the gift explains the object of the givers:

 

“Presented by John Brigg of Kildwick Hall, JP, MP, to the Corporation of the Borough of Keighley to commemorate the grant of a separate Commission of the Peace to the Borough, May 2nd 1899, Charles Hy Foulds, Mayor.  George Burr, Town Clerk.”

 

The badge has the Corporation shield carved in silver and enamelled in colours set ;in by a chase quatre-foil border and surrounded by a boldly modelled wreath of oak leaves with acorns jewelled with agates with the borough motto “By Worth” underneath.  Above as the crest is a dragon’s head intertwined with a serpent and charged with a fountain in enamel.  A dark blue ribbon passes through the serpent’s folds as the suspender.