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.
Admiral Nelson was a British naval commander in the 1700s. His legacy rests on his leadership in the victories of the Nile and Trafalgar, both of which protected the British Isles from invasion by the French. He pioneered new tactics and was known for his humanity as a commander. He was, and remains, one of Britain’s most well-known military heroes.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 featuring a coloured picture of a military historical man, possibly Admiral Nelson.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0011
