Summary
Red Cross badge made in Australia in 1918.
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.
Physical Description
A voided gilt and enamel badge in the form of a Red Cross within an olive wreath with the date, 1918 at the base of the wreath, pin on back.
Obverse Description
A voided gilt and enamel badge in the form of a Red Cross within an olive wreath with the date, 1918 at the base of the wreath, pin on back.
Reverse Description
PLAIN
Edge Description
Plain
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
1918 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
1918
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Material
gilt and enamel
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 mm (Width), 19 mm (Height)
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Shape
Irregular
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