| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2018.1145.6 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Celluloid, Paper, Tin |
| Maker |
A W Patrick |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Fundraising badge : South Australia Appeal badge
Description
Circular pressed tinplate badge with a celluloid face and a pin attachment to the reverse. Two crossed flags are accompanied by the words 'S.A. APPEAL'.
History / Summary
Fundraising badge produced in South Australia in 1918. Such badges were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause. This example is associated with one of the many fundraising appeals held to assist soldier charities at the Front.