ProvenanceMost likely a fundraising 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. 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. Coloured image depicts various flags of the British Empire and head of King George Von an orange background encircled by a gold wreath with a crown at the top. Marked 'Our Empire' in black underneath the image.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914Date of Usage1914MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0060 a - b
