ANZAC Buffet Voluntary Helper badge - Sydney
c. 1916Silver metal and royal blue enamel badge issued to a Voluntary Helper at the ANZAC Buffet in Sydney.
The badge has a rectangular shape with silver lettering within a royal blue enamel background and a silver border. Above this is a silver depiction of a rising sun badge featuring the King's Crown.
The reverse of the badge is plain silver coloured metal and shows the issue number (26) and maker's name (Amor Sydney).
The badge has a pointed metal pin which fits into a curved slot for attachment.
The first Anzac Buffet & Lounge opened in London in late 1915, run by the London branch of the Australian Natives' Association.
In Sydney, Red Cross volunteers established an Anzac Buffet in the Domain, near the St Mary's Road entrance. It provided free meals and entertainment to soldiers and their families. It was managed by the Volunteer Aid Detachment of the Red Cross from 1917–1920 and was open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Both Anzac Buffets were primarily run by the voluntary labour of Australian women. They became places where men were welcomed home, symbolizing the Anzac spirit of mateship and resilience.
This badge has a very low number impressed on the back, indicating that the recipient was one of the first volunteers.
Details
Details
On front of badge:
"ANZAC BUFFET
VOLUNTARY HELPER"
On reverse of badge:
"26"
"AMOR
SYDNEY"
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