Australian Historical Medals
Lot 1430 SESSION 5 (4.30PM TUESDAY 29TH JULY) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $200
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LOYAL WORKERS INDUSTRIAL CRISIS 1917, uniface red, white and blue enamel silver plated bronze badge (29x25mm) (Smith, unlisted) (maker [?]), scroll and ring top suspension. Very fine and very rare.
Ex Downies Auction 318 (lot 1633).
This badge was given to Waterside Workers who defied the unions and remained at work during the general strike of 1917. These loyal workers or 'scabs' were in mortal danger from the strikers so the badges were generally hidden or disposed of because of possible repercussions for possessing one, even the maker avoided being identified on the badge.
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