There's not much information out there about Dawes. I have heard (with what reliability I know not) that the Dawes factory burned at one point, after which the company retired the "flaming torch" head badge seen on your bike. I have a Dawes Double Blue with that identical badge--and I agree, it is a classy touch. The saddle on my bike (which appears to be original) has a 1967 date stamp. Not sure how much longer that head badge remained in use.