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Australian Red Cross Day Lapel Pin

c. 1918
Overview

Small round pressed metal disc with attached pin inscribed with Australian Red Cross Day. In the centre is a soldier’s head above a cross and circled by a wreath of leaves.

Historical information

Dated post First World War, the lapel pin promoted the Red Cross association which was formed in 1914 to initially send care packages to the front.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2010.9.10
Item type
Badges
Themes
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Brass
Iron
Width
16 mm
Height or length
16 mm
Inscriptions and markings

“AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS DAY”

Keywords
First World War
Fundraising
Australian Red Cross Society
Place made
Australia
Year
c. 1918
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Links to additional resources
Queensland Museum [collections.qm.qld.gov.au]
Last modified
Wednesday, 13 November, 2024
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Australian Red Cross Day Lapel Pin - front
Australian Red Cross Day Badge
Australian Red Cross Day Lapel Pin - back

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