King George V Badge

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ProvenanceFundraising badge sold to support the war effort near the start of World War I.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. Depicts black and white picture of head of King George V in uniform surrounded by coloured flags of Allied nations.Creator (person) Creator (organisation) Acknowledgement Date of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid
Accession NumberHT 1986.0054

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CollectionFundraising Badges

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