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WWI fundraising button supporting the 22nd Battalion A.I.F.

A.W. Patrick
c. 1915
Overview

Circular badge or button produced during World War One to support members of the 22nd Battalion, Australian Imperials Force.
It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
It features the 22nd Battalion colour patch - a diamond with upper triangle in purple and lower triangle in red - with a central number '22' in cream. The background of the button is cream with a thin purple border. There are some age spots visible.
There is a metal pin which encircles the edge of the badge before ending in a point which can be pushed through clothing for attachment.
The maker's name is written on the purple rim in cream.

Historical information

The 22nd Infantry Battalion AIF was formed on 26 March 1915 at Broadmeadows Camp in Victoria. The battalion became part of the 6th Brigade of the 2nd Division.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00521
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Ink
Metal
Paper
Width
20 mm
Height or length
20 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of button:

"22"

On rim of button:

"A.W. PATRICK RAE ST N. FITZROY VIC."

Keywords
World War One
Fundraising
Badges & Buttons
Australian Imperial Force
History - Social
Place made
North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Year
c. 1915
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
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WWI fundraising button supporting the 22nd Battalion A.I.F.
WWI fundraising button supporting the 22nd Battalion A.I.F.
Reverse of WWI fundraising button supporting the 22nd Battalion A.I.F.
Reverse of WWI fundraising button supporting the 22nd Battalion A.I.F.

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