Miniature New Zealand 'lemon squeezer' hat fundraising badge Accession Number: REL46056

Description

Miniature fundraising campaign hat made from an oval disc of khaki felt to which is sewn a khaki cotton crown, which resembles the lemon squeezer shape used by the New Zealand Army. A red cotton braid pugaree has been sewn around the base of the crown.

Contextual Description

Specific history unknown. Most likely sold during the First World War as a fundraiser in support of the New Zealand troops of the ANZAC forces.

Details

Accession Number
REL46056
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Cotton
Material: Felt
Measurement
Overall: 60 mm height x 43 mm width x 10 mm depth
Date Made
c 1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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