Lapel badge : YMCA War Services Auxiliary Member Accession Number: REL36840

Description

Lapel badge of a YMCA War Services Auxiliary Member. The circular gilt and blue enamel badge contains a red enamel triangle overlaid with a white band containing the letters 'YMCA'. The words 'WAR SERVICES AUXILIARY MEMBER' appear around the circumference. On the reverse is a hinged pin clasp and the raised makers' details 'SCHLANK ADELAIDE'.

Contextual Description

Lapel badge worn by an auxiliary member (i.e. woman) of the YMCA War Services during the Second World War. The badges were worn to meetings and during public activities, such as the sale of fund raising buttons and pins, which raised money for the war effort.

Details

Accession Number
REL36840
Maker
S Schlank & Co Ltd
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Enamelled metal
Measurement
Overall: 24 mm diameter
Date Made
c 1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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