ProvenanceBadge produced to raise funds for the war effort in the final years of World War I.
Fundraising badges, such as this one, were sold to show and encourage patriotic support for the war effort.
General John J. Pershing was commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe after the US joined the war in 1917-1918.SignificanceIllustrative of the badges that were popular as a means of raising funds or showing support for particular organisations or causes during World War I. This and other associated badges are a rich source of evidence on the material and cultural history of Australia, particularly during wartime. 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.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover. Gold rim with soloured picture of General Pershing. Marked 'General Pershing' in black letters.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0007
