Badge; enamel roundel pin badge with transgender pride flag colours, 2019
Main details
Reference number | 2021/147 |
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Description | The transgender pride flag was designed in 1999 by Monica Helms. It is used as a symbol of transgender individuals, communities and organisations. TfL first created roundels based on the transgender pride flag in 2018. In 2019 these enamel badges were produced alongside vinyl roundels in the transgender pride colours installed at several stations. |
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Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 25mmLength 30mmDepth 11mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Blue
- Pink
- White
Design Attribute Value Material Metal -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Commissioner TfL,
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