United Mine Workers Member Pin Badge and Ribbon

Object/Artifact

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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

United Mine Workers Member Pin Badge and Ribbon

Entry/Object ID

MW.0339

Description

UMWA member pin badge and ribbon.

Collection

UMWA Collection, Clothing and Adornments

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Whitehead & Hoag Company

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

front of badge

Transcription

(pin top) MEMBER (medallion) U.M.W. OF A. APRIL 1ST 1898 EIGHT HOURS (ribbon) UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA -(union bug)-

Type

Printing, Union Bug

Location

reverse, ribbon only

Transcription

UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA -(union bug)-

Type

Union Bug

Location

interior tag between ribbons

Materials

Material

Pewter, Brass

Material Notes

various fabrics in ribbon, enameled pin face

Location

Location

Box

MW.K

Shelf

Unit B: Shelf 5

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Date

May 26, 2026