Cheer-Up Society fundraising pin - U.S. ARMY

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Cheer-Up Society Incorp.

c. 1940

Overview

World War Two era Cheer-Up Society fundraising pin made from laminated card. It has a circular bottom half, while the top follows the contours of the Statue of Liberty illustrated on the card. The creamy gold coloured statue is shown in front of the New York skyline at night. The text 'U.S. ARMY' is at the bottom centre. It has a metal pin threaded through a small hole at the top for attachment.
The reverse of the pin gives details about where proceeds from sales will go, as well as licensing information.

Historical information

The South Australian Cheer-up Society was established in 1914 and comprised volunteer women workers who offered support to soldiers through the distribution of comforts, provision of meals and entertainment. The society also wished to shield soldiers from alcohol and disreputable city entertainments such as bars and brothels. In World War One, they established the Cheer-Up Hut and in World War Two, the Cheer-Up Hostel.

Badges and pins such as this were sold in an effort to raise funds. In this case, they were supporting our allies, the United States Army.

South Australia was very active on the home front during wartime, having several fundraising charities unique to the state. These included the School's Patriotic Fund, Fighting Forces Comforts Fund, Violet Day and the Cheer Up Society.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00286

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Card (Laminated)

Ink