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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Western Australian Centenary Badge 1929

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1929

Subcollections

Community Events and Celebrations

Overview

A metal badge with a ring of white enamel around the rim, gold enamel in the in middle overlaid with a black swan. The badge had a pin and clasp at the back.

Historical information

May have been part of the issue to all school children in WA at the time. Celebration of the State. Centenary of Western Australia Badge. Metal badge with enamel Black Swan and writin

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2011.25

Item type

Material

Width

2 cm

Inscriptions and markings

In the white enamel in black lettering is "WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CENTENARY" underneath the black swan is "1829".

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Friday, 7 November, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image or for usage of the badge.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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