S.A. Soldiers' Home League Inc. Public Service of S.A. fundraising badge
c. 1917Circular fundraising badge or button sold during World War One to support the Soldiers' Home League and Public Service of South Australia.
It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
It depicts the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales (the Prince of Wales's feathers) - three white ostrich plumes held by a gold coronet - all on a blue grey background. The phrase 'WE SERVE' is written in black text below the feathers. There is a gold border around the edge of the button and the words 'S.A. SOLDIERS' HOME LEAGUE INC./PUBLIC SERVICE OF S.A.' are printed in black lettering around the circumference.
The reverse has a metal back with a void into which a metal pin is secured for attachment. There is no maker's mark.
The South Australian Soldiers' Home League Inc. was a prominent South Australian volunteer and fundraising organisation formed during World War One to establish and support care facilities for wounded and repatriated Australian servicemen returning from overseas.
This particular badge/button was issued by the S.A. Soldiers' Home League Inc. in cooperation with the Public Service of South Australia.
Details
Details
In centre of button:
"WE SERVE"
Around edge of button:
"S.A. SOLDIERS' HOME LEAGUE INC.
PUBLIC SERVICE OF S.A."
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