Collector's Permit - ANZAC Remembrance Day 1915

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Commonwealth Button Fund

c. 1916

Overview

Collector's Permit - ANZAC Remembrance Day - in the shape of a shield.
It is made from white card and has dark blue text. There is a number printed in black ink at the top.
There is a hole on the top left hand corner of the shield through which a red, white and blue ribbon (representing the Empire) is threaded for attachment.
The permit appears unused with the spaces for 'Name' and 'Section No'. remaining blank, as is the reverse.

Historical information

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 'ANZAC Remembrance Day' button day was held on 17 December 1915 with the proceeds being spread among 44 different soldier institutions at home and abroad.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00296

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Card

Ink