WWI Badge - Navy Day, White Ensign, Australia, circa 1918

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Item NU 35214 Badge - Navy Day, White Ensign, Australia, circa 1918

Summary

Navy Day badge made in Australia, circa 1918.

Fund raising badges for charities were popular at this time, especially those that supported the war effort. Communities would often band together and contribute to fund raising activities and events.

Obverse Description

A silver and enamel badge depicting the White ensign; across bottom of flag, NAVY DAY

Reverse Description

Plain

Edge Description

Plain

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Collecting Areas

Public Life & Institutions
Acquisition Information

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

circa 1918 AD
Issued By

Australia, circa 1918
Material

Silver Gilt and Enamel
Classification

Military history, Civilian life, Fundraising
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Numismatics
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

22 mm (Width), 22 mm (Height)
Shape

Irregular
Keywords

Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918

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Item NU 35214 Badge - Navy Day, White Ensign, Australia, circa 1918

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