Summary
Badge of the Hospital Employees Federation, Australia, pre 1990
Andrew collected these badges over a fifteen year period during which he undertook much research in the field of Trade Union material culture and had extensive contact with the Trade Union movement Australia wide.
Physical Description
Round brass badge with metalic leaf pattern around border. Blue enamel looped ribbon inside border. In centre, a white enamel shield surrounded by brass, and a red enamel cross in the centre of the shield. Pin and clip on reverse.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades, Medicine & Health
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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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Inscriptions
Front: HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
1.5 cm (Length), 1 cm (Width), 2 cm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 410, 163 Pages
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Keywords
Trade Unions, Working Life, Health Workers, Healthcare & Medicine, Hospitals, Badges
