The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Circular pressed tin, paper and celluloid badge in red on a grey background, featuring the words 'Melbourne District Nursing Society Appeal' around a central design of a Red Cross. The serial number 17424 appears below this design. A stickpin fitting is attached to the reverse.
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.
The Melbourne District Nursing Society was formed in 1885 by the Reverend Charles Strong, whose wife was a Nightingale nurse with experience of district nursing in England. A voluntary organisation which relied on charitable subscriptions, its members tended the sick and homebound in inner city Melbourne and districts, often working in conjunction with the Melbourne Ladies' Benevolent Society. By 1894 the Society was offering a home-based midwifery service. Regional branches were formed in the 20 years following 1885.
During the First World War the Society widened its brief to include returned soldiers and actively involved itself in fundraising activities, often closely associated with the Red Cross and local hospitals.
Circular, double sided badge featuring a colour design of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom crossed with the flag of NSW, accompanied by the words 'Colonies Federated 1901'. The reverse feature
Circular bronze medalet featuring an Australian Digger in profile accompanied by the words 'Honor to the A.I.F.' on one side. The other side features a central rectangular panel with the words 'Gallip
Voided brass stick pin badge featuring the Royal Cypher of George V (GR) under a King's crown. Part of a collection of badges which were collected by Miss Ruth Cambridge, daughter of a Boer War vete
Circular brass and enamel badge featuring a brass soldier in profile within a dark blue bishop's mitre, all on a white background. A red enamel border features the words 'League of Soldiers Friends /
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 golde
Domed round brass button badge with a nickel plated finish, impressed centrally with 'EVD' and 'To Help Our Boys 1916'. Contained within wreath scrolls below are the words 'Physical Culture Display'.
Pressed tin, paper and celluloid badge in blue and white, featuring the words 'St Stephen's Richmond / Peace and Victory Fair / Nov 20 - 2?' (effaced). A stickpin fitting is attached to the reverse.
Domed round brass badge with a bronze finish, impressed centrally with a honey bee, accompanied by the words 'EVD Young Workers Patriotic Guild' around the circumference. A stickpin is soldered to the
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 golde
Pressed tin, paper and celluloid badge in blue and white, featuring the words 'St Stephen's Richmond / Peace and Victory Fair / Nov 20 - 2?' (effaced). A stickpin fitting is attached to the reverse.
Circular pressed tinplate badge with a celluloid face and a pin attachment to the reverse. The words 'Red Cross Appeal 1918', an illustration of a nurse attending a bedridden patient and the Red Cross
Circular, double sided badge featuring a colour design of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom crossed with the flag of NSW, accompanied by the words 'Colonies Federated 1901'. The reverse feature
Circular brass and enamel badge featuring a brass soldier in profile within a dark blue bishop's mitre, all on a white background. A red enamel border features the words 'League of Soldiers Friends /
Domed round brass button badge with a nickel plated finish, impressed centrally with 'EVD' and 'To Help Our Boys 1916'. Contained within wreath scrolls below are the words 'Physical Culture Display'.