Summary
Patriotic Australian Comforts Fund, Australia circa 1917.
The badge was made by A. Patrick, who had branches in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. The Australian Comforts Fund was formed on 24 August 1916 from the amalgamation of state based organisations, which had been active since the beginning of World War I, raising money for food and other supplies to send to troops.
Obverse Description
Bust of a soldier wearing hat with bayonet rifle over shoulder, facing three-quarters left. Australian flag as background; text around, 'OUR FIGHTING MEN AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND'.
Reverse Description
Pin for wearing; text at edge 'PATRICK MAKER MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, ADELAIDE'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1917 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Inscription reads: "OUR FIGHTING MEN / AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND".
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Series
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Material
Iron
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Soldiers' Comforts