Summary
Badge issued byTasmanian Public Service Association, Tasmania, 1980s
Made: Lega, Melbourne.
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
Badge inside plastic bag. Brassand enamel button with pin and clasp on reverse. Rectangular base dark blue enamel, gold border, three lines of gold lettering. Gold lions standing on hind legs facing a gold crown topped pillar. Initials PS and a gold cross inside the pillar. Manufacturers name stamped on reverse - repeated.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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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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Manufacturer
Lega, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980s
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
Front: P S/TASMANIAN/PUBLIC SERVICE/ASSOCIATION. Reverse: LEGA MELB.
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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
2.1 cm (Length), 2.3 cm (Width), 0.6 cm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 620, 236 Pages
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Keywords
Societies, Trade Unions, Working Life, Public Service, Badges
