'ANZAC Day' fundraising button 1916 - small size

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Commonwealth Button Fund

1916

Overview

Circular fundraising badge or button sold during World War One to support the 'ANZAC Day' appeal in 1916. It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
It is a cream coloured button with a wreath of green leaves tied with a gold bow at the base surrounding the words 'ANZAC APL. 25. 1915' written in large red letters. The word 'Copyright' is written in green beneath the bow on the lower section of the button.
The reverse has a metal back with a void into which a metal pin is secured for attachment.

Historical information

The Commonwealth Button Fund was established in mid-1915, with the first Button Day being held in November of that year, supporting the people of Belgium. Over the course of the next 6 years, 33 Button Days were held raising money for a variety of patriotic and charitable causes including the Australian, British and French Red Cross, Hospitals, allied countries, current serving men and women, discharged, wounded and disabled servicemen and women, and their families. The buttons were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause.

The 'ANZAC Day' fundraising button day was held on 28 April 1916 to raise funds for Australian discharged, wounded and disabled soldiers. 25% of the proceeds were given to the Y.M.C.A. and £500 to the Purple Cross.

This smaller sized button sold for 1 shilling, while the larger size sold for 2/6.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00321

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

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

Material

Ink