| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL23902.059 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Button |
| Physical description | Celluloid, Metal, Paper |
| Maker |
Atkinson & Co, Adelaide |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Patriotic button: `TAPLAN NAVY DAY 1918': Mr Samuel Herbert McMillan, Kalangadoo, SA
Description
Blue patriotic button with `TAPLAN NAVY DAY / 1918' around the edge. In the centre is a black & white photograph of a warship on the ocean.
History / Summary
Patriotic buttons were common as a symbol of support and loyalty to Australia's military forces and the war effort as a whole. They were often sold to raise funds for charities or the war effort.