Oakbank Repatriation Balhannah 1919 Badge

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ProvenanceThis, and other associated items, were donated by Dick Palmer, an avid collector of badges relating to South Australian life.SignificanceThis and other associated badges are a rich source of evidence on the material and cultural history of fundraising and sporting organisations in Australia. 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, particularly during wartime.DescriptionA circular badge consisting of printed paper between a tin base and a celluloid cover. The badge features an image of a race horse on racetrack, and the words 'Oakbank Repatriation. Balhannah' and '1919 "Murundi" '.Creator (person) Creator (organisation) Acknowledgement Date of Creation1919Date of Usage1919MaterialTin
|paper
|celluloid
Accession NumberHT 1985.2115

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CollectionFundraising Badges

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Image FilenameHT1985-2115_CI23470.jpgCopyrightHistory Trust of South AustraliaLicenseCC-0PhotographerMigration Museum

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