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'Young Bill' Red Cross Prisoners of War Appeal fundraising lapel pin

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c. 1942

Overview

Pressed metal lapel pin produced to raise funds for the 'Young Bill' Red Cross Prisoners of War Appeal during World War Two.
It features an image of the head and shoulders of a smiling Australian soldier wearing his slouch hat, underneath which is written "Young Bill" on either side of his collar.
A metal pin is affixed to the back to secure the badge to the wearer's lapel.
There is no maker's mark or details.

Historical information

The Red Cross ""Young Bill" Prisoner of War Appeal" was launched in 1942 to raise funds for prisoners of the Japanese. It was estimated that shipments of parcels to prisoners of war in the Far East would cost £1,000,000 per year.
"Young Bill" was a name adopted as a typical Australian digger for the purpose of the appeal.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00461

Item type

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Width

16 mm

Height or length

43 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"YOUNG BILL"

Keywords

Prisoner of War

History - Social

Place made

Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

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Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

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Reverse of 'Young Bill' Red Cross Prisoners of War Appeal fundraising lapel pin

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