'Wattle Day 1918' metal and enamel fundraising brooch

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 buttons were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause.

The 'Wattle Day' button day was held on 27 September 1918 with the proceeds distributed to various children's institutions, hospitals and charities.

The smaller sized button sold for 1 shilling, while the larger size sold for 2/6. This brooch would have sold for a much larger sum and is considered rare.