Vintage Ephemera

Vintage AEU Enamel Pin Badge | Amalgamated Engineering Union | 1980s Trade Union Brooch | Labour Movement Memorabilia

$9.83

  • Details
    A true piece of British labour history

    This vintage AEU (Amalgamated Engineering Union) enamel pin badge dates from the 1980s and features the striking red triangle design with the union motto:
    “Educate, Organise, Control.”

    Crafted in metal with enamel detailing, this brooch would have been worn proudly by union members and activists—part protest, part identity, part quiet rebellion on a lapel.

    Perfect for:
    Trade union & labour movement collectors
    Political history memorabilia lovers
    Jackets, coats, bags, or display boards
    Anyone who likes their accessories with a bit of bite

    Details:
    Era: 1980s
    Material: Metal with enamel
    Design: Red triangle with “AEU” lettering

    Condition: Good vintage condition, with light age-related wear (see photos)

    A small badge with a big history, ideal as a gift or a wearable statement piece.

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