State War Council Collector's Permit - ANZAC Day 1916

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State War Council

1916

Overview

State War Council Collector's Permit - ANZAC Day 1916 - in the shape of a shield.
It is made from pale blue card and has dark blue text.
There is a hole at the top through which a red, white and blue ribbon (representing the Empire) is threaded for attachment.
The name of the collector is written in black pen on the card. The reverse is blank.

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 '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.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00295

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

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

Material

Card

Ink

Ribbon

Width

51 mm

Height or length

65 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"STATE WAR COUNCIL
COMMONWEALTH BUTTON FUND
COLLECTOR'S PERMIT
Name: Johnstone
Ralford
'ANZAC DAY, 28th APRIL, 1916.
Permit effective only for
this date.
S.Whitehead,
Secretary"

Keywords

Commonwealth Button Fund

Place made

Australia

Year