Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
Fundraising badge, possibly dating to World War I.
The concept of 'Hospital Day' possibly arises from the tradition of 'Hospital Saturday/Sunday' which originated in England during the 1700s. Hospital Sundays (or Saturdays) were a day set aside by the local church or chapel where a portion of the congregation's tithes would be donated to the local hospital to support its upkeep.
It is possible that 'Hospital Day' badges were inspired by this tradtion and were used to raise funds for military hospitals. It is unclear whether 'Hospital Day' refers to a specific day.
Physical Description
Round metal badge in red, white, blue and gold. Pictures a sun setting over the sea with words printed in red around border and on lower outer rim. Metal pin in back fits in slot.
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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Place & Date Created
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Inscriptions
Outer border: "HOSPITAL DAY" On lower outer rim: "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
'Hospital Saturday and Sunday,' Science Museum, British Pathe, [Link 1]
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, World War I Fundraising, Badges, Hospitals
