Summary
Alternative Name(s): Medal
Member's badge issued by the NSW Locomotive Engine Drivers, Firemen and Cleaners Association, circa 1888. Minted by Amor and issued in New South Wales. The Association was formed in 1883 and continued to function as a NSW-based association, with no national affiliation, until 1900, when the Federated Railway Locomotive Enginemen's Association of Australasia was formed.
Obverse Description
Heart shaped, oblong suspension ring, scene of steam train passing over bridge. Letter G impressed above the centre.
Reverse Description
*.N.S.W.*.L.E.D.F.&.C.A./W.J.AMOR SYDNEY 27 impressed above the centre
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Spink (Australia), 02 Mar 1989
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Date Issued
circa 1888 AD
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Issued By
Locomotive Engine Drivers, Firemen and Cleaners Association, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1888
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Mint
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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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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Shape
Irregular
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Keywords
Trade Unions, Badges, Railway Unions, Railway Workers, Railways, Fire Fighters, Cleaning
