Cheer-Up Society Official fundraising collector's badge

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Cheer-Up Society Incorp.

c. 1940

Overview

World War Two era Cheer-Up Society Official fundraising collector's card badge. It is cream in colour with pale blue text and decoration. It is mostly rectangular in shape but the two lower sides come together to a central point, resembling a pennant or flag. Above and below the word 'Official' are decorative chequered shapes. It would have had a metal pin threaded through a small hole at the top for attachment, but this is missing.

Historical information

The South Australian Cheer-up Society was established in 1914 and comprised volunteer women workers who offered support to soldiers through the distribution of comforts, provision of meals and entertainment. The society also wished to shield soldiers from alcohol and disreputable city entertainments such as bars and brothels. In World War One, they established the Cheer-Up Hut and in World War Two, the Cheer-Up Hostel.

Badges and pins were sold in an effort to raise funds.

South Australia was very active on the home front during wartime, having several fundraising charities unique to the state. These included the School's Patriotic Fund, Fighting Forces Comforts Fund, Violet Day and the Cheer Up Society.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00292

Item type

Collectibles

Ephemera

Identification Cards

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Card

Ink