ProvenanceBadge produced to raise funds for the war effort during World War I.
Fundraising badges, such as this one, were sold to show and encourage patriotic support for the war effort. Any patriotic days, such as Anzac or Australia Day, and assigned Button appeal days were used to fundraise for various wartime charities.
Admiral Sir John Jellicoe was Admiral of the Fleet from 1914-1916. He commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland, the only battle between dreadnoughts for the duration of the war. There was some disappointment that the British did not have a more decisive victory in this battle. Jellicoe was appointed First Sea Lord in 1916 and was forced to resign in December 1917 to avoid conflict within the political and naval leadership of Britain.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, centre featuring coloured picture of Admiral John Jellicoe. Marked 'April 25, 1919', 'Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe R.N.'.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1919Date of Usage1919MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0017
