Summary
Australian Red Cross Appeal badge, circa1918.
Patriotic fund badges were popular at this time as World War I increased Australian's feelings of patriotism. Charity organisations and 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.
Obverse Description
At the centre within an oval set on a Red Cross, a bust of a nurse facing with around.
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 1918 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Inscription reads: "OUR DAY NATION & HONOUR".
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Patriotism, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Patriotic Badges