'Blind Day' fundraising brooch 1920

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 'Blind Day' button day was held on 13 May 1920 with proceeds given to four groups supporting blinded soldiers. The funds were used to improve activities for the blind and for the construction of new buildings to house and support them.

The smaller sized button sold for 1 shilling, while the larger size sold for 2/6. Two versions of the brooch were sold, the first with a central silver star for 10 shillings, and this one with a gold central star for 1 pound. Both brooches are considered very rare.