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
Round metal badge in red and white. White border with red background. Image of white flag with a red cross in the middle. Words printed around border and on lower outer rim. Metal pin is fits in slot on back.
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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 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
"FOR KITH / AND KIN" On outer edge: "COPYRIGHT REC.D"
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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
"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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