Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button, Pin
Brass fundraising badge from the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Patriotic Carnival.
The Patriotic Carnival was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from the 20th to the 27th of October to raise funds for the support of returned servicemen and their families.
Physical Description
Voided round brass badge with pin on back. Obverse has the Melbourne Cricket Club logo, 'MCC' at the centre; around, 'PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL 1917'. Reverse has the maker's name, 'STOKES & SONS MELB'.
Obverse Description
Melbourne Cricket Club logo in brass with 'MCC' at the centre; around, 'PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL 1917'.
Reverse Description
Plain with pin attachment and maker's name, 'STOKES & SONS MELB.'.
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
1917 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'MCC PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL 1917'. Reverse; 'STOKES & SONS MELB'.
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Material
Brass
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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
27 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
References: "PATRIOTIC EFFORTS." The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) 4 Aug 1917: 20. Web. 7 Oct 2014 <[Link 2]">[Link 1]>. "PATRIOTIC EFFORTS." The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) 4 Aug 1917: 20. Web. 7 Oct 2014 <[Link 2]">[Link 1]>.
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Sport, Cricket, Carnivals, Badges
