Summary
League of Soldiers Friends Membership Badge, Australia, circa 1918.
"The League of Soldiers' Friends was an Anglican organisation formed in Victoria during the early part of World War I and which continued operating throughout the interwar years. In total, the League raised £12,416 during the war. It was active again during the Second World War."
Obverse Description
At centre, a soldier walking to left within a blue mitre on a white background; around on a red border, "LEAGUE OF SOLDIERS FRIENDS / TAKE CARE OF HIM".
Reverse Description
The reverse has the makers name, "STOKES & SONS / MELB.".
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
circa 1918 AD
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Issued By
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Maker
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription reads: "LEAGUE OF SOLDIERS FRIENDS / TAKE CARE OF HIM". Reverse inscription reads: "STOKES & SONS MELB.".
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Material
Bronze and Enamel
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
References: [Link 1] accessed Aug 2014.
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