| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL39115 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Celluloid, Paper, Tin |
| Maker |
A W Patrick |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | 1918 - 1919 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Fundraising badge : Armistice Signed Nov 11th 1918
Description
Circular pressed tinplate badge with a celluloid face and a pin attachment to the reverse. The words 'Armistice Signed Nov 11th 1918' appear centrally, surrounded by a border of allied flags. These are (from top), United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Japan, Italy, Russia, the United States of America and France.
History / Summary
Fundraising badge produced to celebrate the cessation of hostilities in 1918. Such badges were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause. This example is associated with the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918 - a genuine cause for celebration.