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Tower Colliery closure commemorative medal 2008

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Circular gold coloured metal medal. Tower Colliery logo and headgear embosed on obverse with inscription on obverse and reverse. In original presentation case (2008.50/2).

Medal was presented to all those who worked at Tower Colliery when it was a worker co-operative venture.

Tower Colliery closure medal : obverse (with scale)
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Tower Colliery closure medal : reverse (with scale)
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2008.50/1

Creation/Production

unknown
Role: manufacturer
Date: 2008

Acquisition

Donation, 2/5/2008

Measurements

diameter (mm):60
height (mm):4

Material

metal

Location

In store

Categories

coal Mid Glamorgan 2000s
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Tower Colliery closure medal : obverse (with scale)
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Tower Colliery closure medal : reverse (with scale)
© Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
  • Tower Colliery closure medal : obverse (with scale)
  • Tower Colliery closure medal : reverse (with scale)