Summary
Numbered badge issued by the Ugly Mens Voluntary Workers Association of Western Australia. Made by Cumpston's Engraving Works, 1917-1948.
The organisation was active in fundraising for charitable causes including post-war hardship.
Physical Description
Circular light metal badge with a crown at top. Raised borders and printing in a broad strip across the centre, semi-circle above and below this is cut out. Number stamped into reverse. Stippled decoration in crown and through centre.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Home & Community, Numismatics & Philately
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Harold Mower, Apr 1991
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
Front: UGLY MENS VOLUNTARY WORKERS ASSOCN OF W.A. INc./MEMBER. Reverse: 5008
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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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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Object Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.311 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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