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Australian Air League fundraising badge - smaller size

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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

Item type

Themes

Defence
Social History
Transport

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"

Keywords

Australian Air League

History - Social

Place made

Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Links to additional resources

https://www.airleague.com.au/history-of-the-air-league/

History of the Australian Air League from their website

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