Miniature New Zealand 'lemon squeezer' hat fundraising badge

Accession Number REL46056
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Cotton, Felt
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1914-1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Miniature fundraising campaign hat made from an oval disc of khaki felt to which is sewn a khaki cotton crown, which resembles the lemon squeezer shape used by the New Zealand Army. A red cotton braid pugaree has been sewn around the base of the crown.

History / Summary

Specific history unknown. Most likely sold during the First World War as a fundraiser in support of the New Zealand troops of the ANZAC forces.