Colonies Federated 1901 commemorative badge : Miss R Cambridge Accession Number: REL41901

Description

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 features a black and white photographic portrait of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Both side are held within a wide gilded brass frame with an integral suspension loop.

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.

This particular badge was sold to commemorate Australian's Federation, an event which generated a large range of patriotic merchandise.

Details

Accession Number
REL41901
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Celluloid
Material: Gilded metal
Material: Paper
Measurement
Overall: 33 mm length x 25 mm width x 3 mm depth
Date Made
1901
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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