Summary
Patriotic Australia Day badge, Australia, 1917.
Made by A. Patrick, Melbourne.
Fund raising badges were popular at this time as World War I increased Australian's feelings of patriotism. Local communities would often band together and contribute to fund raising activities and events. Badges were sold to the public to raise money and support Australia's soldiers and its allies.
Obverse Description
in black on an orange background, a soldier sitting aiming a machine gun to right; around above, A"USTRALIA DAY 1917"; around below, "SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE".
Reverse Description
Pin for wearing; in small letters near edge, "A.W. PATRICK MAKER 440 RAE ST FITZROY VIC.".
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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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Place Named
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Inscriptions
Inscrption reads: "AUSTRALIA DAY 1917 / SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE".
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Series
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Material
Iron
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Classification
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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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