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Fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day - 1915

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1915

Overview

Circular, bronze fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day in 1915.
It has a raised border around the circumference on both sides. On one side, the words 'RED CROSS DAY 1915' are written in raised lettering, while the reverse features a laurel wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. The central area is plain.
There are two fused parallel rings at the top at right angles to the flat medallion through which either a chain or pin could be threaded for attachment.
There are no maker's marks.

Historical information

This medallion commemorates a 'Red Cross Day' held in Thames in 1915 to support wartime relief efforts.
Such medallions were often sold or given to donors during fundraising campaigns for the Red Cross Society during the war. The reverse looks as though it could have been engraved with a recipient's name, but has not been.
'The Times' newspaper of Saturday August 14 1915 refers to a 'Thames Red Cross Flag Day' and the sale of flags from Richmond to Reading and entertainment of wounded soldiers.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00873

Item type

Collectibles

Ephemera

Metal Medallions

Souvenirs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Bronze

Metal

Width

28 mm

Height or length

31 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of medallion:

"RED CROSS DAY
1915"

Keywords

World War One

Fundraising

Red Cross Fundraiser

1915

Medallions

Personal Items

History - Social

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Last modified

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

Completeness

94

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Fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day - 1915

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Angled view of fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day - 1915

Angled view of fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day - 1915

Reverse of fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day - 1915

Reverse of fundraising medallion sold to support Thames Red Cross Day - 1915

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