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Lot 234:
Description
This collection comprises approximately 23 enamel and metal lapel badges primarily documenting the 1984-1985 UK Miners Strike and the history of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). The group includes strike action and picket badges such as two Manvers N.U.M. Picket 84-85 examples, an Emley Moor Branch N.U.M. 1984-5 badge, and a Bullcliffe Wood Branch N.U.M. Miners Strike 1984-85 badge. Support groups are represented by the Cortonwood Womens Action Group 1984, Oxford Miners Support Group 1984-85, and an oval Ashfield Strikers Womens Support Group badge referencing Silverhill, Sutton, and Bentinck collieries. Regional and branch identity pieces include Clipstone Branch Union of Mineworkers, NUM Cotgrave Branch, and a Dirty 30 Ellistown NUM Strike 84/85 South Leicester badge. Industrial and heritage items feature a National Coal Board Mines Rescue Service badge, a National Mining Memorabilia Association badge, and commemorative bronze-tone badges for the Yorkshire Miners Association (Founded 1881) and the South and West Yorkshire Miners Associations (Founded 1858). Solidarity and welfare badges include an ASLEF NUR Solidarity 1984-85 pin alongside various colliery welfare and football club badges for Horden Colliery Welfare AFC (Founded 1908), Linby Colliery Welfare FC, and Fryston Colliery Welfare. Commemorative pieces include a 20th-anniversary strike badge (1984-2004) and a poppy pin featuring colliery winding gear. The badges are constructed from base metal with gilt and silver-tone finishes featuring hard and soft enamel detailing. Visible markings include Manvers N.U.M. Picket 84-85, Bullcliffe Wood Branch N.U.M., Horden Colliery Welfare AFC Founded 1908, Dirty 30 Ellistown NUM Strike 84/85, and Mines Rescue Service National Coal Board.
Condition report:
The items are in generally good used condition. The enamel on most pieces remains vibrant with minimal chipping. Metal surfaces show minor age-related tarnishing and light surface scratches consistent with use. Reverse fixings including pin backs and butterfly clips are present on most pieces, though some show signs of wear.
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