| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL46059 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass, Celluloid, Paper |
| Maker |
Walter Dillon |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia |
| Date made | c 1916-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
'Lest We Forget Australia's Heroes Gallipoli' celluloid fundraising badge
Description
Banner-shaped, celluloid coated paper badge, hung from a brass pin mounting. The front face features the words 'LEST WE FORGET' surmounting a map of Australia over a King's crown and a wreath, overlaid by scrolls bearing the words 'AUSTRALIA'S HEROES GALLIPOLI', followed by the caption 'April 25th 1915'. The design is in full colour. The reverse is marked with the maker's details: 'WALTER DILLON SOUTHWARK SOUTH AUSTRALIA' .
History / Summary
Specific history unknown. Most likely sold as a patriotic fundraiser on Anzac Day in 1916, 1917 or 1918 in South Australia.