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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Fundraising Badge - "Peace 1919"

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1919

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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

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

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 21 June, 2026

Completeness

100

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