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Fundraising Badge - "Peace 1919"

Unknown
1919
Subcollections
Souvenirs
Overview

A circular tinplate badge with a celluloid face and a stick pin at the back. The front features the British Union Jack flag, encircled by a green wreath, against a white background that is flecked with yellow dots. Gold typed text is written above the flag.

Historical information

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, marked the end of World War I.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2019.146
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Souvenirs
Themes
Art and Design
Fashion
War and Conflict
Material
Metal
Paper
Plastic
Inscriptions and markings

"Peace. 1919"

Contextual information

The "PEACE 1919" badge is a plastic fundraising badge from World War I, commemorating the signing of the Peace Agreement in June 1919.

Keywords
Fundraising
Badges & Buttons
World War 1 souvenir
NUMISMATICS
Place made
Australia
Year
1919
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Sunday, 21 June, 2026
Completeness
100
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Fundraising Badge - Peace 1919

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