Object Record
Images
Metadata
Accession Number |
1954.16.1 |
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Tag Line |
Western Federation of Miners union membership badge. |
Collection |
Organizations & Clubs |
Description |
Double-sided fabric Western Federation of Miners union membership badge. The front of the badge is black with silver detailing. There is a large circle with a graphic of a crossed pick axe, shovel at the top, underneath "In Memoriam". "Rossland Miners' Union No. 38 W.F. of M. Rossland, B.C. Organized 10th July, 1895" is spaced out underneath the graphic. There is a banner-style pin at the top of the badge that has a coloured graphic of two shaking hands with the words, "In Union There is Strength", arched around it. The reverse of the pin has a large straight pin that catches in a small metal loop when closed. The reverse of the badge is a faded blue with an attached medallion on a wide white satin ribbon. The medallion has graphics of two shaking hands, an eagle with a shield, and the Canadian crest with the words "Justice to all in Union There is Strength" arching around the graphics in black lettering. Small crossed red ensign flag and American flags are attached to the white ribbon above the medallion. There is "38 W.F. of M. Rossland, B.C. Organized 10th July, 1895" in gold lettering on the badge base beneath the medallion. The badge has a brass/gold metallic thread border and fringe on the bottom. |
Year Range from |
1895 |
Year Range to |
1930 |
Provenance |
The badges were double-sided, so that when attending a union member's funeral the union members could respectfully identify as union members. The Rossland branch (no. 38) of the Western Federation of Miners, locally known as the miners' union was the first international branch of the union. The group met in Miners' Union Hall after it was build in 1898. Miners' Union Hall was recognized as a a National Historic Place in 2020. |
Material |
Fabric/metal |
Dimensions |
H-23 W-8 L-1 cm |
Search Terms |
Miners' Union Western Federation of Miners Western Federation of Miners, No. 38 |
Subjects |
Labour Union Membership Membership Badge Membership Pin Miners Mining Organization Union |
Source |
Alfred Endersby Sr. |