ProvenanceSouvenir badge produced to raise funds for the war effort.
Even after the war was over, funds were still needed to rebuild, to repatriate soldiers, support returned servicemen, support the families of servicemen and for memorials for local soldiers who had died.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. Depicting the Infant Jesus with dove in one hand, orb in another in white, brown and red. The rays of a yellow sun are drawn emanating from behind Jesus' head. Marked 'Saviour of the World' 'Peace 1918' inred block letters.Date of Creation1918Date of Usage1918MaterialTin
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|celluloid DimensionType: Total
Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 1986.0086
