The Order of Industrial Heroism
This order was awarded to the South Garesfield Lodge in 1930.
A private, civil award given in the United Kingdom by the Daily Herald newspaper (independent newspaper supporting the workers of Britain) to honour examples of heroism carried out by ordinary workers, the Order of Industrial Herosim was instituted in 1923.
Its purpose was specifically to recognise deeds of valour of those who had saved their fellow workers from danger or death. It was popularly known as the "Workers'VC".
The medal of the Order was designed by sculptor Eric Gill and issued in bronze with a burgundy ribbon. The medal bears the image of St Christopher bearing the Christ Child.
A private, civil award given in the United Kingdom by the Daily Herald newspaper (independent newspaper supporting the workers of Britain) to honour examples of heroism carried out by ordinary workers, the Order of Industrial Herosim was instituted in 1923.
Its purpose was specifically to recognise deeds of valour of those who had saved their fellow workers from danger or death. It was popularly known as the "Workers'VC".
The medal of the Order was designed by sculptor Eric Gill and issued in bronze with a burgundy ribbon. The medal bears the image of St Christopher bearing the Christ Child.