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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

School Patriotic Badge

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Overview

Round blue and gold medal badge with S.P.F service on the front. 6 bars hanging from round medal with service on the front. South Australian.

Historical information

March 1940 SPF was formed to efficiently prepare for war. SPF didn't solely focus on fundraising but also raising funds, performing tasks of public service, salvaging waste products, making hospital equipment, knitting for the forces, and aiding the war loan through the purchase of war bonds. Originally called Children's Patriotic Fund but name was changed so students can not only learn the value of service but also hope, fears and anxieties from home might find an outlet in constructive assistance towards victory.

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Registration number

cwa-org-50-24.049

Item type

Material

Width

3 mm

Height or length

8 mm

Depth

0.4000 mm

Inscriptions and markings

S.P.F, Service

Keywords

Badges & Buttons

Place made

Adelaide
South Australia
Australia

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

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