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Medal - Victoria National Society of Amalgamated Brassworkers
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1890 |
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| Reference(s) | BHM#3404, Withers 3#3021 |
| Obverse description | Front elevation of a three-storey Georgian building, identified as the Society's headquarters, depicted in relief at the centre of the field. The legend curves around the border within a beaded rim, with the foundation date 1872 in the lower exergue and the abbreviation ESTD appearing above the building. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a central raised circular panel bearing a multi-line commemorative legend recording key events in the Society's history. The outer border carries the legend FIRST GENERAL SECRETARY and W . J . DAVIS separated by small star ornaments, all within a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | FIRST GENERAL SECRETARY BONUS OBTAINED 1872. GREAT ARBITRATION 1879. ENROLLED 1889. BRASS WORKERS RE-UNION 1889. GREAT STRIKE AND BONUS RESTORED 1890. W . J . DAVIS |
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