Partially Blinded Soldiers of Victoria fundraising badge : Miss R Cambridge Accession Number: REL41899

Description

Circular pressed tin, paper and celluloid badge in red, white and gold, featuring the words 'Partially Blinded Soldiers of Victoria Appeal' around a central design of a red sun on a horizon with golden rays emanating. A stickpin fitting is attached to the reverse.

Contextual Description

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.

No further details are known of the activities of the Partially Blinded Soldiers of Victoria fund, nor of how much they raised.

Details

Accession Number
REL41899
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Celluloid
Material: Paper
Material: Tin
Measurement
Overall: 3 mm depth x 26 mm diameter
Date Made
c 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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