ProvenanceBadge produced to raise funds for the war effort near the end of World War I.
Fundraising badges, such as this one, were sold to show and encourage patriotic support for the war effort.
David Lloyd George was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916-1922. He was the first Welshman to be Prime Minister.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. Centre features black and white photo of David Lloyd George. Marked 'Lloyd George' 'y Dyn wrth y Llyw'. Translation: the man presided.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0024
