RA 8257. SENIOR STATION MANAGERS HAT, FIRST ISSUE. ship-zone-d this brush is in good

this brush is in good  lightly used ex railway service condition

A super item is the ex first class compartment cast copper cigarette ash tray with match striker i[on the front

so presumably the sets were still in production at that time

This plate was recovered by the last signalman working the box when is closed

RA 8257. SENIOR STATION MANAGERS HAT, FIRST ISSUE. ship-zone-d this brush is in goodA Senior Station Managers hat , first issue. Issued from, 1964 at the time of the new Corporate Design image introduction to British Rail. This style of hat was issued to the "Top Man" at large rail centres. In practice it would only be worn when public facing, VIP attendance or ceremonial occasion. He was issued a plain dark grey civilian type suit without any embellishments, his hat only identified his rank of authority. From late 1965 these hats