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Shire of Toodyay > Records

WESTERN AUSTRALIA CENTENARY BADGE

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1929

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Medals and badges

Overview

A white badge with black markings/printing.
The black swan is in the centre with the motto "Cygnis Insignis" written underneath.
Around the outer edge: Centenary of Western Australia 1829 - 1929.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.177

Item type

Material

Width

3.2000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Inscribed: "Made in Perth by Chas Sheridan 842 Hay St Manuf of coloured patriotic carnival & campaign buttons etc. Metal & dye maker."

Contextual Information

Made by Sheridan's Badges, a company established by Charles Sheridan who set up a workshop behind his residence in West Perth in 1913.

Year

1929

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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