Suffragette rosette and badge

Suffragette rosette and badge with ribbons in the white purple and green colour scheme of the Women's Social and Political Union. In the centre of the rosette is a tin badge bearing the slogan: 'Votes for Women'. Suffragettes were encouraged to wear rosettes and badges at all times. The Votes for Women newspaper declared 'Wear the colours as a duty and a privilege. Never be seen without your badge'.