'Young Bill' Red Cross Prisoners of War Appeal fundraising button

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A.W. Patrick

c. 1942

Overview

Circular tin-backed, celluloid badge produced to raise funds for the 'Young Bill' Red Cross Prisoners of War Appeal during World War Two.
The cream coloured badge features an image of the head and shoulders of a smiling Australian soldier wearing his slouch hat, all in light brown, underneath which is written "Young Bill" in the same colour.
To the right is a red cross within a red edged circle, and the words 'Prisoners of War Appeal' are written in red around the perimeter of the top side of the badge.
The reverse has a metal back with a void into which a metal pin is secured for attachment.
The maker's name and address are written in red on the lower rim of the badge.

Historical information

The Red Cross ""Young Bill" Prisoner of War Appeal" was launched in 1942 to raise funds for prisoners of the Japanese. It was estimated that shipments of parcels to prisoners of war in the Far East would cost £1,000,000 per year.
"Young Bill" was a name adopted as a typical Australian digger for the purpose of the appeal.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00460

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

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

Material

Ink

Metal