| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL23902.100 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Button |
| Physical description | Celluloid, Metal, Paper |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1915-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Patriotic button: `THE FIGHTING KANGAROO LET EM ALL COME': Mr Samuel Herbert McMillan, Kalangadoo, SA
Description
Patriotic button with a black and white photograph of an upright kangaroo in the centre. At the top of the button is `THE FIGHTING KANGAROO' and at the bottom 'LET 'EM ALL COME'.
History / Summary
Patriotic buttons were common as a symbol of support and loyalty to Australia's military forces and the war effort as a whole. They were often sold to raise funds for charities or the war effort.