ProvenanceBadge produced to raise funds for the war effort in the final years of World War I.
Fundraising badges, such as this one, were sold to show and encourage patriotic support for the war effort.
General Ferdinand Foch was the commander of the Allied forces in the final months of World War I. In 1917, Foch advocated for a single overarching command that would consolidate the front and avoid the separation of sections along lines of national interest. He was made commander in chief of the Allied forces on the Western front in May 1918. He was also responsible for dictating the conditions of the armistice in the name of the Allies. His leadership has subsequently been viewed as vital to the Allied victory.SignificanceIllustrative of the badges that were popular as a means of raising funds or showing support for particular organisations or causes during 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. Gold rim with coloured picture of General Foch. Marked 'Ils ne passeront pas' 'General Foch' in black and white. Translation: 'They will not pass'.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1914 - 1918Date of Usage1914 - 1918MaterialTin
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