Does anyone know what this large enamel badge is or what it was issued for?

It measures 34 mm by 27 mm and is in the shape of a shield. The top third is black with the initials  F.Y.C. in gold. The bottom two thirds are divided vertically in half with. The left hand side panel depicts a white Yorkshire rose on a red back ground.  The left hand side panel depicts a pit head gear on a white background with the word "FRYSTON" across it.

 

Submitted By : Bill Shaw.

Date: July 2003

 

REPLY No.1

My grandfather and brothers alike all worked at Fryston Colliery and lived in the village. My grandfather has identified the above badge as a type issued to the Fryston football team when they were playing on a tour in the former Yugoslavia. He understands that the initials F.Y.C stood for FRYSTON YOUTH CLUB
 

 

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