ProvenanceBadge produced by the Church of England National Emergency Fund to fundraise for the men and women of the fighting forces in World War II.
The CENEF was formed in NSW and was active in Sydney. The money raised as part of the fundraising efforts went to provide the armed forces with comforts. The sale of badges was a common way to help raise funds for various charities and organisations during the two World Wars.SignificanceIllustrative of the badges that were popular as a means of raising funds or showing support for particular organisations or causes during and after 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. Blue rim: marked 'For Men & Women of the Fighting Forces' in white. White inset marked 'C.E.N.E.F.' 6d' in red text.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914-1918Date of Usage1914-1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0064
