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Cloth patch worn by Red Cross Fireman

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Overview

Circular, machine embroidered cloth badge or patch featuring a central red cross with the word 'Fireman' stitched in red underneath. It has a black border.
The reverse has a layer of cream coloured fine weaved fabric which covers the reverse of the stitching on the front.

Historical information

This cloth patch was purchased with the Australian Red Cross Society fireman metal and enamel badge. There is nothing on it to suggest when or where it was made and it appears unused.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00613

Item type

Uniform Patches

Themes

Material

Width

44 mm

Height or length

44 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of patch:

"FIREMAN"

Keywords

Pocket Patch/Badge

History - Social

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Monday, 28 July, 2025

Completeness

83

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