Summary
Fundraising badge for Rose Day made in Australia, circa 1917.
Fund raising and charity 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.
Physical Description
A round badge with pin on back. The obverse features a red rose; around below, ROSE DAY.
Obverse Description
A red rose; around below, ROSE DAY.
Reverse Description
Pin for wearing
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
circa 1917 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
ROSE DAY
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Series
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, World War I Fundraising