SA Union: Railways: Locomotive Enginemen & Firemen Society
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Form:
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Circular. Enamelled. Attached loop at 12 o’clock and eleven knobs round the rim at the other hour positions.
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By:
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Date:
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c1925 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0178b;
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Variations:
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| 28.8 mm including knobs | Gilt & enamel | 7.6 gm | $20 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On a green enamelled background, a steam engine on rails, left. Legend on a blue enamelled band: “SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS” with an ornament at the foot.
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Reverse:
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On a blue enamelled background, clasped hands across. Above: “MUTUAL AID / SOCIETY” and below: “UNITED / WE HELP ONE ANOTHER ”. On a blue enamelled band above: “LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEMEN” and below between stops: “& FIREMEN”.
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Notes:
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A trade union badge.
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