Patriotic Carnival celluloid fundraising pin - ship

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c. 1943

Overview

World War Two era Patriotic Carnival celluloid fundraising pin. The outer perimeter of the pin is die-cut to trace the outline of a naval vessel, featuring a flat hull at the water line, a raised central superstructure, funnels, a mast, and an elongated bow and stern
It features a monochrome, blue-toned photographic depiction of a battlecruiser complete with a tall observation mast, ventilation funnels, and armoured gun turrets.
The words 'PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL' are printed across the lower hull of the ship.
It has a metal pin threaded through a small hole for attachment. The reverse of the pin is plain, with no maker's marks.

Historical information

This particular pin is believed to be part of a series sold in South Australia around 1943. This example featured a naval theme, while the others represented the Air Force (a blue spitfire plane graphic) and the Army (a blue tank graphic).
A similar series commemorating ANZAC Day in 1943 featured an identical plane graphic, a red version of the tank graphic, and a blue and white British Sailor's cap representing the Navy.
Items like this were traditionally produced as fundraising novelties, souvenir tokens, or celebratory badges during community events, home-front war efforts, or military carnivals.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW01139

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

Social History

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 2

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