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Australian Air League fundraising badge on card
c. 1940Overview
Circular tin-backed, celluloid badge produced to raise funds for the Australian Air League. The badge is still attached to the card backing and explains the purpose of the fundraising.
The attached badge has white writing on a dark blue background. In the centre is the logo - outstretched wings either side of a shield containing an image of a plane in flight. Below that is the motto ''To defend, to develop', the price of the badge (5 shillings) and the distribution details.
The reverse has a metal pin which encircles the edge of the badge before ending in a point which can be pushed through clothing for attachment.
Historical information
The Australian Air League (AAL) is a not-for-profit, civilian operated aviation youth organisation in Australia.
A comprehensive history of the Australian Air League is attached.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00155
Item type
Width
82 mm
Height or length
121 mm
Inscriptions and markings
On top of badge:
"AUSTRALIAN
AIR LEAGUE"
Under logo:
"TO DEFEND - TO DEVELOP
5 /-"
"SOLD BY GEN. SECTY. ONLY"
Transcripts
From card backing:
"AUSTRALIAN AIR LEAGUE
To Protect and
Develop Australia
AN APPEAL FOR £10,000
Incorporated as an Association not con-
ducted for profit.
To provide the youth of Australia with
training and instruction in aviation.
A national insurance against invasion in
time of war and against unemployment in
time of peace."
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