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WWI photographic portrait pin of Australian soldier

c. 1915
Overview

Greyscale portrait of a World War One Australian soldier printed onto a pin worn as a brooch. It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
The soldier is wearing his uniform and peaked cap. Rising Sun badges are visible on his cap and collar.
The reverse has a metal back with a void into which a metal pin would be secured for attachment.

Historical information

The identity of the Australian soldier on the pin is unknown. Presumably, a relative would have worn this with pride.
Photo lockets, pendants and brooches were very popular during wartime and there are a large number of them in the collection.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00570
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Personal Effects
Photographs
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Metal
Photographic Materials
Width
32 mm
Height or length
32 mm
Depth
3 mm
Keywords
World War One
Badges & Buttons
Portraits
Australian Imperial Force
Personal Items
History - Social
Year
c. 1915
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Thursday, 10 July, 2025
Completeness
94
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