Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
Fundraising badge from World War I to support the Australian Navy.
Although fundraising occured throughout the war, this particular example appears to relate to fundraising activities in 1917.
Physical Description
Round metal badge in red, white, blue and black. Lifebuoy around edge with words printed in black on it. Naval flag (upper left corner has union jack, white background, red horizontal and vertical stripe) inside lifebuoy. Word on lower outer rim. Pin on back that fits into 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
In lifebuoy: "OUR SAILORS DAY" Lower outer rim: "COPYRIGHT"
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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: Our Sailor's Day,' Australian War Memorial, [Link 1]
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