Summary
Alternative Name(s): Pin, Button
World War I era fundraising badge associated with the Adelaide Y.M.C.A.
The Y.M.C.A. held several appeals in South Australia, beginning in 1915 and continuing for rest of the war. Although the badge has a strong South Australian link it is possible that the fundraising drives were nationwide.
Physical Description
Round metal badge in red, white, green and blue. Green border, white centre with Union Jack. Words round edge "ACTIVE SERVICE AT HOME & ABROAD" Under flag "ADELAIDE / Y.M.C.A" In outer, lower rim "COPTRIGHT REGD" Pin at back fits into slot.
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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Date Made
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Place & Date Used
Adelaide, Greater Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 1915-1918
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Organisation Named
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Inscriptions
Round edge "ACTIVE SERVICE AT HOME & ABROAD'. Under flag "ADELAIDE / Y.M.C.A". IN lower, outer rim "COPYRIGHT REGD".
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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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
GOOD,A,M:nd. Official Record of S.A. Button Days. League of Loyal Women's Rooms. (Sands and McDougall's), Adelaide. nd. "ACTIVE SERVICE." Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924) 27 Nov 1915: 6. Web. 30 Sep 2014 <[Link 1]>.
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Keywords
Community Organisations & Services, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
