Summary

Vote Yes for Conscription badge made by A.W. Patrick, Fitzroy, Melbourne, 1916.

This badge focuses on the controversial debates surrounding the conscription of Australians into the armed forces in World War I. Then Prime Minister Billy Hughes introduced two referenda on the topic, which was popularly referred to as 'the blood vote'. Conscription was introduced; it officially ended in 1929.

Physical Description

Round metal badge in red, white and blue. Dark blue background with white map of Australia in centre. Large red letters. Name and address of maker on outer, lower rim. Pin at back fits into slot.

Obverse Description

A round badge with pin on back. The obverse has at the centre, a map of Australia in white on a blue background; across map in red, "YES"; Around edge, "AUTH A.W. PATRICK 440 RAE ST. FITZROY PRINT MODERN PIG Co 246 ELIZ. ST. MELB.".

Reverse Description

Pin.

Edge Description

Around edge, "AUTH A.W. PATRICK 440 RAE ST. FITZROY PRINT MODERN PIG Co 246 ELIZ. ST. MELB.".

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