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
Physical Description
Material: Celluloid
Material: Gilded metal
Material: Paper
Measurement
Overall: 33 mm length x 25 mm width x 3 mm depth
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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