Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
Fundraising badge dating to World War I with an image in the centre of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire during World War I.
According to contemporary newspaper articles, King George's Day buttons were sold on 2 June 1916, the day before the 'actual' celebrations of the monarch's birthday. The purpose of the buttons was the raise funds for the support of allied nations, particularly Italy, Serbia and 'Russian Poland.'
Physical Description
Round metal badge. Purple border with printed words surrounds the head of King George V of United Kingdom. Flags (allies?) around his head. Pin at back fits into slot.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr H. Legge, 14 Feb 1989
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Person Commemorated
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Inscriptions
Round border: "KING GEORGE DAY/COPYRIGHT".
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
3 mm (Height), 22 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
"KING GEORGE'S DAY BUTTON." Hamilton Spectator (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) 2 Jun 1916: 4. Web. 16 Sep 2014 <[Link 1]>. "King George's Day Buttons." Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) 2 Jun 1916: 2. Web. 16 Sep 2014 <[Link 2]>.
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Fundraising, Badges, Royalty: British
