Australian Air League fundraising badge - smaller size

c. 1940
Overview

Circular tin-backed, celluloid badge produced to raise funds for the Australian Air League. It has white writing on a dark blue background.
In the centre is the logo - outstretched wings either side of a shield containing an image of a plane in flight. Below that is the motto ''To defend, to develop', the price of the badge (5 shillings) and the distribution details.
The reverse has a metal pin which encircles the edge of the badge before ending in a point which can be pushed through clothing for attachment.

Historical information

The Australian Air League (AAL) is a not-for-profit, civilian operated aviation youth organisation in Australia.

A comprehensive history of the Australian Air League is attached.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00157
Material
Width
20 mm
Height or length
20 mm
Depth
2 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On top of badge:

"AUSTRALIAN
AIR LEAGUE"

Under logo:

"TO DEFEND - TO DEVELOP
5 /-"

"SOLD BY GEN. SECTY. ONLY"

Place made
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Tuesday, 5 November, 2024
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Australian Air League fundraising badge - smaller size
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Reverse of Australian Air League fundraising badge - smaller size
Reverse of Australian Air League fundraising badge - smaller size

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