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1 Year's Unbroken Allegiance to the NUM (badge)
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. Miners lamp in front of crossed pick & shovel and inscription in black enamel.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2022.9/6
Creation/Production
Badges Plus Ltd.
Date: 1985 (circa)
Acquisition
Donation, 5/7/2022
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 19
Height
(mm): 6
Material
metal
enamel
Location
In store
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