Summary

Patriotic badge made in Australia, 1917.

The Battle of Verdun, in France, was fought February-December 1916 between the French and the Germans. There were over 540,000 French casualties and the German Army lost more than 430,000 men.

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.

Physical Description

A round badge with pin on back. The obverse features a mobile cannon facing right; around in white on a broad red border, VERDUN 1916 - 1917

Obverse Description

A mobile cannon facing right; around in white on a broad red border, VERDUN 1916 - 1917

Reverse Description

Pin for wearing

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