ProvenanceThis badge was created at the time of the first world Scouts Jamboree in 1920 in Olympia, England. The badges were made for people to wear to show support for the Scouts’ appeal to incorporate inclusion and respect into their movement. This campaign was launched by Baden Powell at the first World Jamboree as a response to the First World War. The first World Scout Jamboree was a gathering of scouts from across the world to participate in Scout themed activities and entertainment. It also provided participants with the experience of camping and socialising with others from different countries. The Scouts are very inclusive today, bringing together a range of young people from different cultures, races, sexualities and religions.SignificanceBadges such as this were popular as a means of raising funds to support local community organisations. This and other associated badges are a rich source of evidence on the material and cultural history of fundraising and sporting organisations in Australia. The symbols, colours and mottoes used on the badges themselves also express ideas about the values and identity that Australians held in the early to mid-twentieth century, particularly during wartime.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover. Blue rim. Marked "Boy Scouts' Appeal, 1920". Centrepiece : boy scouts insignia on background of Union Jack with wreath surrounding. A scroll marked "Be Prepared" is beneath.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementKeywordsScoutsDate of Creation1920Date of Usage1920Materialtin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1985.2034
