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BADGE - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

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Overview

On the front a small circular badge with a ring of 10 plastic diamonds, surrounding a golden cog with a blue outline that reads [ROTARY / INTERNATIONAL].
On the back is the divots from the diamonds, and a metal point where the clasp would grip onto.

Historical information

Collected by a member of Armadale Neerigen Brook Rotary Club.
The Rotary Club of Neerigen which later changed its name to the Rotary Club of Armadale-Neerigen was founded in 1982. The club was involved in numerous fundrasing events and sponsored several exchange students as well as overseas programs. Members would regularly attend Rotatory events locally, nationally and internationally as well as visit other Rotary clubs around the world. The club folded due to a lack of members in 2012.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2020.42a

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Plastic

Width

13 mm

Height or length

10 mm

Keywords

Armadale

Rotary International

Rotary Club of Armadale Neerigen Brook

Rotary Club of Neerigen Brook

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Rotary International is a global organisation that aims to promote understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. The organisation promotes peace and raises funds to fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, campaign against violence, supports education and promotes local economies.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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