Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
Anzac Remembrance Day badge dating from World War I.
'ANZAC' refers to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It became the proper noun 'Anzac' under Federal Government legislation in 1921. Anzac Day is an Australian national holiday to commemorate the landing at Gallipoli by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) on 25 April 1915. The day was officially designated as 'Anzac Day' on 25 April 1916.
This badge is likely to refer to the 17th of December 1915 when a nation wide Remembrance Day was held to commemorate those who died during the Gallipoli campaign. Badges were sold on this day to raise funds for the wounded as well as the work of those who supported the troops, such as the Australian Red Cross. The symbol in the middle of the badge appears to be a stylised version of the old Australian Coat of Arms.
A similar badge is held in the Te Papa Museum's collection (GH023366).
Physical Description
Round metal badge with pin at back. Red outer border white inner circle with dark blue circle. Red, white and blue shield in the centre. Words at top and below shield.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr H. Legge, 14 Feb 1989
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
In scroll: "ANZAC" Below shield: "REMEMBRANCE DAY" Outer lower rim: "COPYRIGHT REG"
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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
'About Anzac Day,' Australian Army, [Link 1] 'Remembrance Day tradition: Why is this day special to Australians?' Australian War Memorial, [Link 2] 'Object: Badge, ANZAC Remembrance Day,' Te Papa Museum, [Link 3]
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