Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button, Pin
Fundraising badge from World War I.
A Coffee Stall Appeal was held throughout the entire state of Western Australia on 9 November 1917. The aim was to raise £2000 to for the 'maintenance and extension' of coffee stalls for the men at the front.
Physical Description
Round metal badge in red, white, blue, brown and gold. Gold rim, white inner border with words ". W.A. TRENCH COMFORTS. / COFFEE STALL DAY." Centre circle shows soldier in helmet and great coat with a steaming mug in his hand. Stickpin at back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Numismatics Collection, Museum of Victoria, 07 Aug 1995
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Round inner border ". W.A. TRENCH COMFORTS. / COFFEE STALL DAY.".
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2.2 cm (Length), 2.2 cm (Height)
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References
BOWDEN,Samuel: The History of The Australian Comforts Fund. Scotow and Cresswell. Sydney. 1922. "Trench Comforts." Great Southern Leader (Pingelly, WA : 1907 - 1934) 19 Oct 1917: 5. Web. 21 Oct 2014 <[Link 1]>.
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, World War I Fundraising, World War I, 1914-1918