Summary
"Our Sailors Day" badge made in Australia, circa 1917.
Also known as fundraising or patriotic fund buttons, "Our Sailors Day" badges were sold to the public to raise money and support Australia's soldiers and its allies. Various patriotic funds and societies were formed to raise money for clothing and comfort packages for soldiers.
Physical Description
A round badge with pin on back. The obverse features the White Ensign (the ensign of the British Royal Navy and also used by the Royal Australian Navy until 1967) on a blue background within a life preserver; around on preserver, OUR SAILORS DAY.
Obverse Description
The White Ensign (the ensign of the British Royal Navy and also used by the Royal Australian Navy until 1967) on a blue background within a life preserver; around on preserver, OUR SAILORS DAY.
Reverse Description
Pin for wearing
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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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Overall Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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