Summary
Commemorative Badge issued by the Australian Hibernian Society in 1914. It was manufactured by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne. The Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society was a church-based support network. It was founded in 1868 by a group of Irish immigrants.
Physical Description
A harp shaped gilt and green enamel badge with button hole lug on back. The obverse depicts an Irish harp, around on green background, A NATION ONCE AGAIN 1914. The reverse is stamped with the makers name, STOKES & SONS / MELB.
Obverse Description
An Irish harp, around on green background, A NATION ONCE AGAIN 1914.
Reverse Description
The reverse is stamped with the makers name, STOKES & SONS / MELB.
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Harold Mower, 21 Nov 1991
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Date Issued
1914 AD
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Issued By
Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, Australia, 1914
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Manufacturer
Stokes & Sons Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1914
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Inscriptions
A NATION ONCE AGAIN 1914 STOKES & SONS MELB.
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Material
Gilt and enamel
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Width), 10 mm (Depth), 24 mm (Height)
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Shape
Irregular
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