Summary
Badge of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners of Australia (A.S.C & J.), 1980s. The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners was re-registered on 17th October 1950 as an anti-communist breakaway from the Building Workers' Industrial Union.
Made by Pitcher, Melbourne
Physical Description
Gold coloured brass, oval shaped badge. The relief image depicts 3 men working with timber and a saw. At the bottom of the badge is a rectangular box of blue enamel with the Society's initials. Horizontal pin and catch fastening on reverse.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades, Engineering
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Issued By
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Front: A.S.C.J. of A. Reverse: PITCHER/MELB.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
2.5 cm (Length), 0.5 cm (Width), 2 cm (Height)
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References
[Link 1]
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 36, 32 Pages
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Keywords
Carpenters & Joiners, Carpentry Industry, Building Industry, Societies, Trade Unions, Badges
