ProvenanceBadge produced for ‘Button Day for Our Fighting Men’ fundraiser in World War I.
Button days, and the sale of badges in general, were a key aspect of fundraising appeals during the war. Badges were produced by all different charities and organisations during World War I to raise funds for their respective causes. Patriotic buttons were common as a symbol of support and loyalty to Australia's military forces and the war effort as a whole.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. Pale blue rim with bukle marked 'For Our Fighting Men' in white block letters. Centre depicts fluttering Australian flag in colour on a red background.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0069
