American Center Sydney badge : Bessie Cooper Accession Number: REL25553

Description

Sterling Silver badge in the form of an eagle, with out-stretched wings, carrying a shield. In the centre of the shield in red, white and blue enamel is a representative American flag. Embossed down the left border of the shield and back up the right is `AMERICAN CENTER SYDNEY'. Maker's name and "Stg Sil" on the reverse side.

Contextual Description

Associated with Bessie Mabel Cooper, a volunteer staff member of the American Centre in Sydney, during the Second World War. The American Centre was established by the American Society.

Details

Accession Number
REL25553
Maker
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Colour: Sterling Silver with red, white and blue enamel.
Measurement
Archived measurement
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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