Fundraising Badge - RAAF Comforts Fund

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RAAF Comforts Fund

c. 1940

Subcollections

Overview

A small metal lapel badge consisting of a set of gold RAAF wings with a red and gold crown in the center. Lettering is written in gold on a dark blue background, and beneath are gold wording against a light blue background.

Historical information

The RAAF Comforts Fund was a voluntary civilian organization dedicated to supplying Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel with supplementary care packages, recreational items, and knitted clothing. It operated as an official offshoot of the broader Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) during World War II. Functioning largely through the tireless work of women volunteers, the fund was essential for boosting morale and keeping personnel connected to home.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2019.54

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Souvenirs

Themes

Art and Design

Fashion

War and Conflict

Material

Enamel Paint

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

"RAAF. Comforts Fund"

Contextual information

The RAAF Comforts Fund was formally established in early 1940, operating as a dedicated division of the broader Australian Comforts Fund to support Royal Australian Air Force personnel during World War II. They relied entirely on public donations, door-knock appeals, and fundraising events to purchase and ship goods.

Keywords

Fundraising

NUMISMATICS

RAAF

Place made

Australia

Year

c. 1940

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance