'Salvation Army Day' fundraising button 1919 - small size

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Commonwealth Button Fund

1919

Overview

Circular fundraising badge or button sold during World War One to support the 'Salvation Army Day' appeal in 1919. It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
The button features a cream coloured centre, surrounded by a golden wreath of leaves with a bow at the bottom, within which the words 'Peace and Goodwill' are written in red. To the outside of the wreath, the colour of the badge is aqua.
The reverse has a metal back with a void into which a metal pin is secured for attachment.

Historical information

The Commonwealth Button Fund was established in mid-1915, with the first Button Day being held in November of that year, supporting the people of Belgium. Over the course of the next 6 years, 33 Button Days were held raising money for a variety of patriotic and charitable causes including the Australian, British and French Red Cross, Hospitals, allied countries, current serving men and women, discharged, wounded and disabled servicemen and women, and their families. The buttons were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause.

'Salvation Army Day' button day was held on 19 December 1916 with proceeds going to the Salvation Army for the continuation of their spiritual support to our soldiers.

This smaller sized button sold for 1 shilling, while the larger size sold for 2/6.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00424

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Ink