Summary
Badge issued by the Australian Red Cross Society, Australia, circa 1950. Made by Stokes.
Physical Description
A crowned round gilt and enamel badge with pin on reverse. The obverse features at the centre, a red cross on a white background; around on a blue background, AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY. The reverse has the makers name stamped below the pin, STOKES.
Obverse Description
At the centre, a red cross on a white background; around on a blue background, AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY.
Reverse Description
The reverse has the maker's name stamped below the pin, STOKES.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately, Medicine & Health, Home & Community
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1950 AD
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Text: AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY Reverse: STOKES
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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
23 mm (Height), 17 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with crown at top
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