Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
Fundraising badge for the French Red Cross (Croix Rouge Française) dating from World War I.
The French Red Cross were established in 1864 as the as the Relief Society for Wounded Soldiers. As with other Red Cross Societies, the French Red Cross was dominated by women during World War I who saw it as an opportunity to assist the war effort.
This particular badge appears to have been designed in South Australia but was distributed nationwide from 1916.
Physical Description
Round metal badge in red,white, blue and gold. Gold back ground with inside white border. Words in blue in border. French flag in centre with red cross at bottom. Pin at back fits into slot. Minor rust on reverse.
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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Organisation Named
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Inscriptions
In border: "FRENCH RED CROSS".
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Classification
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Discipline
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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
'Small fundraising badge: French Red Cross,' Australian War Memorial, [Link 1] 'French Red Cross,' Red Cross EU Offices, [Link 2] 'Our History,' Croix Rouge Française, [Link 3]
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