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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
Creation/Production
Blake, Jonathan
W. Reeves & Co. Ltd.
Date: 1985 –
Acquisition
Donation, 5/7/2022
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 26
Height
(mm): 7
Weight
(g): 6.7
Material
metal
enamel
Location
St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Proud
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