SA Union: South African Mine Workers Union Membership Lapel Badge
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Form:
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Pressed metal shield with attachment for lapel on back
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By:
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Date:
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c1920 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1139;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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25.8 mm x 23.4 mm | Nickel Plate | 4.3 gm | $15 | 25.7 mm x 23.2 mm | Bronzed | 3.8 gm | $12 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Dividing: "SA" across: "MINE WORKERS / UNION / EENDRAGHT MAAKT (in an arc) / MAGHT". Below that clasped hands followed by: "UNITY / IS / STRENGTH (in an arc)".
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Reverse:
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Blank. Attachment for lapel.
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Notes:
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South African Mine Workers Union was formed after union in 1910. The members were white mine workers. The organisation represented its members in negotiations with the Chamber of Mines in order to secure favourable wages and working conditions, and to limit the employment of cheaper black labour in the mining industry.
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