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.'.

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