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WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin

c. 1918
Overview

Lapel pin comprising a red enamel triangle (point downwards) attached to a long metal pin. Within the red enamel are the words 'FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY' in raised lettering.
A loop at the top of the pin attaches to a suspension ring on the central top edge of the triangle.
The back of the triangle is plain with no maker's marks.

Historical information

'Red Triangle Day' button day was held on 6 December 1918 with proceeds going to the Y.M.C.A. to provide assistance to demobilising soldiers and sailors.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00892
Item type
Badges
Collectibles
Ephemera
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Enamels
Metal
Width
18 mm
Height or length
19 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY"

Keywords
World War One
Y.M.C.A.
Fundraising
Badges & Buttons
Home Front
History - Social
Year
c. 1918
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Thursday, 14 May, 2026
Completeness
94
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Close up of WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin
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WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin
WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin
WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin
WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin
Reverse of WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin
Reverse of WWI era Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle fundraising pin

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