Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
World War I Red Cross fundr-raising badge. According to contemporary newspaper articles the Commonwealth Button Fund issued buttons of this design for a Victorian Red Cross appeal in July 1915. All funds raised during the appeal were to be used for the support of the Australian Red Cross and the servicmen in their care. Between 300,000-400,000 of the buttons were distributed. Pezikian & Anderson (2017: 14) identify the badge's maker as the Victorian Christian Endeavour Union.
Physical Description
Circular pressed metal badge with a plastic coated obverse, metal back and attached pin. In the centre of the obverse, a printed illustration of a Red Cross flag and printed text appears on a red ink background surrounded by a white border. The badge is discoloured. The metal back of the badge is soiled and tarnished.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), circa 1986
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Acknowledgement
From an original donation to the Returned Servicemen's League (RSL), Anzac House, Melbourne.
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Place & Date Made
Victorian Christian Endeavour Union, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1915
Pezikian & Anderson (2017: 14) identify the badge's maker as the Victorian Christian Endeavour Union. -
Organisation Symbolised
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Inscriptions
Printed, obverse, white text on a red ink background, "FOR KITH/ AND KIN". Printed, bottom edge of the badge, white text on a red ink background, "COPYRIGHT REGD."
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
5 mm (Depth), 23 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
"FOR KITH AND KIN." Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924) 3 Jul 1915: 5. Web. 16 Sep 2014 <[Link 1]>. "COMMONWEALTH BUTTON FUND." Shepparton Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1953) 14 Jun 1915: 2 Edition: EVENING.. Web. 16 Sep 2014 <[Link 2]>. "KITH AND KIN BUTTONS." Brunswick and Coburg Leader (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) 9 Jul 1915: 4. Web. 16 Sep 2014 <[Link 3]>.
[Book] Pezikian, Nick & Andersen, David. 2017. Commonwealth Button Fund: WWI Patriotic & Fundraising Badges., 2017, 14 Pages
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Keywords
Badges, Wars & Conflicts, World War I Fundraising, World War I, 1914-1918
