Summary
Italian Red Cross badge made in Australia, circa 1918.
Fund raising badge sold to raise money for the Italian Red Cross. "The New South Wales branch of the Red Cross raised 67,577 pounds for the Italian Red Cross during World War I through the sales of various badges and other fund raising events".
Physical Description
A round badge with pin on back.
Obverse Description
As a background the Italian national colours, green, white and red; printed above this, the crowned Italian arms and the Red Cross; on ribbon between these, ITALIAN / RED CROSS
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 1918 AD
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
References: [Link 1]
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