ProvenanceFundraising badge sold to support the war effort near the start of World War I.
Britain had a treaty with Belgium and so was bound by honour to aid the Belgians in response to German aggression in 1914. There was widespread sympathy for Belgium across the British Empire, which led to mass support for what people believed would be a short conflict.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. Blue background. Centre features fluttering Belgian flag. Marked 'For Belgium and Honor' in white text.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0062
