Miniature slouch hat badge with patriotic pugaree

Accession Number REL46057
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Cotton 'Bedford cord', Paper, Steel, Wool
Maker Kimball
Place made Australia
Date made c 1914-1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Miniature slouch hat made from a circle of Bedford cord, with a pugaree made from twisted red, white and blue wool. There appears to be a brown fur insert on one side of the pugaree. A mounting for a suspension pin is attached to the reverse, with a paper label bearing the name 'Kimball'.

History / Summary

Specific history unknown. Most likely sold during the First World War as a patriotic fundraiser. The maker, Kimball, is unknown.