Badge; enamel roundel pin badge with bisexual pride flag colours, 2019
Main details
| Reference number | 2021/146 |
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| Description | The bisexual pride flag was created in 1998 by Michael Page, who based it on a pre-existing bisexual pride symbol, created by Liz Nania. The bisexual pride flag was used by TfL in its Pride month celebrations for the first time in 2019. Vinyl stickers were used at stations, and the bisexual pride flag was featured at several stations accross London including Hammersmith and Southwark. |
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| Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 25mmLength 30mmDepth 10mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Pink
- Purple
- Blue
Design Attribute Value Material Metal -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Commissioner TfL,
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