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Australian Red Cross Tasmanian Division V.A.D. badge

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Stokes & Sons

c. 1940

Overview

Slightly convex, gilt brass and enamel badge relating to the Australian Red Cross, Tasmanian Division.
It has three bars attached by metal rings and loops to the top. The first is gilt metal and is engraved with 'Secretary', the second is also gilt metal and engraved with 'Lady Supt.'(Lady Superintendent), while the third is of blue enamel with gold border and lettering, reading 'V.A.D.' (Voluntary Aid Detachment).
On the reverse, there is a pin and clasp for attachment on the top bar and the maker's name on the bottom of the medallion.

Historical information

Australian Red Cross Society Tasmanian Division badge/medallion worn by the Secretary and Lady Superintendent of a local Voluntary Aid Detachment group during World War Two.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00274

Item type

Metal Medallions

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Width

25 mm

Height or length

29 mm

Inscriptions and markings

ON front:

"SECRETARY"

"LADY SUPT."

"AUST. RED CROSS
TASMANIAN DIVISION"

On reverse:

"STOKES & SONS
MELB."

Keywords

Australian Red Cross Society

Badges & Buttons

History - Social

Membership Badge

Place made

Melbourne
Victoria
Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

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