Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Lesbians & Gay Men Support the Miners, badge

Badge produced by Lesbians and Gay Men Support the Miners (LGSM) in 1985, and worn by Mark Ashton, co-founder of LGSM. LGSM was founded by Mark Ashton and Mike Jackson to support striking miners during the 1984-85 miners’ strike. The London branch twinned with the Neath, Dulais and Swansea Valley Miners’ Support Group, which embraced several collieries from the three valleys.

Circular metal badge with design in a pink triangle with inscription around, set in enamel. Manufacturers stamp on reverse.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2022.9/1

Measurements

diameter (mm): 26
Height (mm): 7
Weight (g): 6.7

Categories

Coal 1980s
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