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Victoria Country Fire Authority - brass button

Stokes & Sons
Overview

one round brass button
on the front is a helmet and underneath is a shield with five stars
outer border of button has inscribed wording

Historical information

The CFA was officially formed on April 2, 1945, in response to extreme fire seasons in the early 20th century, especially the devastating 1939 and 1944 fire

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.246
Item type
Clothing
Uniforms
Themes
People
Material
Brass
Inscriptions and markings

"Country Fire Authority Victoria"

Contextual information

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) was formed in April 1945 to consolidate rural fire services in Victoria after a period of devastating bushfires, including the extreme 1944 fires

Keywords
Button
Place made
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Friday, 10 July, 2026
Completeness
88
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