Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Badge

Thomas Fattorini (Manufacturer)

Badge worn by Mark Ashton, co-founder of Lesbians and Gay Men Support the Miners (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. LGSM members were presented with badges by miners from collieries in the area.

Circular metal pin badge. Headgear and inscription in black enamel.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2022.9/8

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Lesbians and Gay Men Support the Miners
Association Type: Associated date
Date: 1984-1985
Associated Person/Body: Ashton, Mark
Association Type: Associated person

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Place: Birmingham
Period: 1985 (circa)

Acquisition

donation, 5/7/2022

Measurements

diameter (mm): 19
Height (mm): 4

Material

Metal
Enamel

Categories

Coal 1980s
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