Badge; enamel pin badge with a roundel, commemorating 50 years of LGBTQ+ Pride in London, 2022
Main details
| Reference number | 2022/2863 |
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| Description | Rectangular enamel pin badge, with a roundel in colours based on the Philadelphia Pride flag, to represent the LGBTQ+ community. This badge was commissioned by an individual member of staff at TfL, Alexander Garnett-Scherer, to commemorate 50 years of Pride in London. With the support of OUTbound, TfL's LGBTQ+ Staff Network Group, this badge was designed with TfL Design team. The funds raised from the sale of the badges went to LGBTQ+ charities. |
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| Completeness | 75% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 35mmWidth 27mmDepth 5mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Black
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- Lilac
Item content Attribute Value Inscription Pride London / commemorating / 50 yearsDesign Attribute Value Material metal -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Commissioner Alexander Garnett-Scherer, 2022 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company TfL, 2022
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