Joined: Nov 2010
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
What I see is a:
post war frame (eyelets on the drop-outs)
but still early (oiler on the BB shell but not on the Headtube)
from a small builder ( low serial number)
of lesser notoriety then Hetchins, hence the badge.
So many builders during this period...who knows? But I'd ride it with badge in place, no problem. Matter fact, I'd even splurge on some decals, lug lining & double box lining if I had the cash.
Have fun, it's a nice looking frame