ProvenanceSouvenir badge produced for the Clare Carnival to raise funds for the Red Cross.
The carnival, which took place over a fortnight, included many events and the sale of various items and produce in support of the Red Cross. Peace was declared over the duration of the events which added an even more celebratory atmosphere. Concerts, stalls, competitions, afternoon teas, the sale of badges and a gymkhana held in Bungaree were organised for the carnival.SignificanceIllustrative of the badges that were popular as a means of raising funds or showing support for particular organisations or causes during the First World War. 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. Brown ram with red cross depicted in the centre of the badge on a white background. Marked 'Bungaree' 'Clare Carnival Nov. 1918' red letters. Some small difficult to decipher words printed at the bottom in a dark colour.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1918Date of Usage1918MaterialTin
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Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 1986.0085
