Badge - Patriotic, France's Day, Australia, circa 1917

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Item NU 45663 Badge - Patriotic, France's Day, Australia, circa 1917

Summary

Patriotic France's Day badge, Australia, circa 1917.

Various patriotic funds and societies were formed to raise money for clothing and comfort packages for soldiers.

Obverse Description

Flag of France on a gold background within a green wreath; around below, 'FRANCE'S DAY'.

Reverse Description

Pin for wearing.

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Collecting Areas

Public Life & Institutions
Acquisition Information

Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
Date Issued

circa 1917 AD
Issued By

Australia, circa 1917
Place Named

France
Inscriptions

Inscription reads: "FRANCE'S DAY".
Series

Patriotic Badges
Classification

Military history, Civilian life, Fundraising
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Numismatics
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

23 mm (Outside Diameter)
Shape

Round
Keywords

Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Patriotic Badges

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Item NU 45663 Badge - Patriotic, France's Day, Australia, circa 1917

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Obverse Description

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Issued By

Place Named

Inscriptions

Series

Classification

Category

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