'Lord Mayors Appeal for Partially Blinded Soldiers and Travellers Aid Society 1943' celluloid fundraising pin

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A.W. Patrick

1943

Overview

'Lord Mayors Appeal for Partially Blinded Soldiers and Travellers Aid Society 1943' celluloid fundraising pin. It is in the shape of a shield and has dark blue printing on a cream background.
The central area has the text 'Lord Mayors Appeal for Partially Blinded Soldiers and Travellers Aid Society 1943' with radiating rays of crosshatched blue to the edges of the pin.
It has a metal pin threaded through a small hole at the top for attachment. The reverse of the pin is cream paper on which the maker's details are printed in blue.

Historical information

The Lord Mayors of each city oversaw a large number of patriotic funds and charity appeals.
This celluloid pin served as a charitable token to raise funds for two distinct causes under a single mayoral campaign.
Lord Mayor's Appeal for Partially Blinded Soldiers focused on welfare, rehabilitation, and support for service members who lost partial vision during World War Two, while Travellers' Aid Society provided assistance, temporary shelter, and guidance to stranded travellers, service personnel, and refugees moving through major transport hubs during wartime.
It would have been sold during a community 'badge day' or public fundraising drive, with the pin indicating that the person had made a donation.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW01043

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Personal Effects

Themes

Social History

Transport

War and Conflict