Colonies Federated 1901 commemorative badge : Miss R Cambridge

Circular, double sided badge featuring a colour design of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom crossed with the flag of NSW, accompanied by the words 'Colonies Federated 1901'. The reverse features a black and white photographic portrait of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Both side are held within a wide gilded brass frame with an integral suspension loop.

Part of a collection of badges which were collected by Miss Ruth Cambridge, daughter of a Boer War veteran, probably Private Owen Cambridge, First Victorian Contingent.

This particular badge was sold to commemorate Australian's Federation, an event which generated a large range of patriotic merchandise.