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

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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

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

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

Badges & Buttons

Australian Imperial Force

History - Social

Place made

North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Wednesday, 7 May, 2025

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