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BADGE - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

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2016

Overview

The badge is a square shape with a slight wave like curve.
The front of the badge has a golden background with a cog in the centre that has a blue outline and 5 golden points aiming at the centre of the cog. The cog has rays going out all sides of the cog like a sun.
The left and right sides have text in blue going top to bottom. Reading for the left side [A CENTURY OF SERVICE], while the right side reads [A NEW CENTURY OF SUCCESS].
The bottom below the cog is blue and in golden letters reads [100 years].
The back of the badge is golden and blank besides the point for the clip and the makers mark.

Historical information

The Rotary Club of Armadale-Neerigen was started in 1982 and was original called the Rotary Club of Neerigen. The club was made up of local residents who owned local businesses or held professional careers. They came together as a service club with the aim to raise money for causes that aligned with the values of the organisation. This included sponsoring visiting students from around the world.
The badge was produced to celebrate the international organisations 100th anniversary in 2016. It was made available to members of the organisation. Rotary International celebrated the organisations 100th anniversary between June 2016 and June 2017. The badge was aquired by a former member of the Armadale Neerigen Brook club.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2020.38a

Themes

People
Social History

Width

20 mm

Height or length

19 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back below the metal pin a logo that reads [BSR] can be seen.

Keywords

Armadale

Rotary International

Rotary Club of Neerigen Brook

Rotary club od Armadale Neerigen Brook

Year

2016

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Rotary International is a global organisation that aims to promote understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. The organisation promotes peace and raises funds to fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, campaign against violence, supports education and promotes local economies.

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