The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The Australian Red Cross was established in 1923 and is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is a secular, neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organisation. During the Second World War they played a major role, particularly with regards to prisoners of war. They were able to provide care packages and letters to both Australians imprisoned in enemy territory, but also to prisoners held in Australian territory.
Depicts a Red Cross nurse appealing to the viewer to join the Red Cross. In the background behind the central figure are scenes depicting some of the war-time work of the Red Cross.
The poster also features the traditional Red Cross symbol - a symbol that has represented the core principles embodied by the International Red Cross since 1863. This distinctive symbol provides protection for the wounded and for all those who attend and care for them.
Australian Red Cross Second World War poster. Depicts a Red Cross nurse appealing to the viewer to become a member of the Red Cross. Surrounding the central figure are scenes depicting some of the war
Australian Red Cross Second World War poster. Depicts a Red Cross nurse appealing to the viewer to become a member of the Red Cross. Surrounding the central figure are scenes depicting some of the war
The Australian Red Cross was established in 1923 and is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is a secular, neutral, impartial and independe
The Australian Red Cross was established in 1923 and is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is a secular, neutral, impartial and independe
The Australian Red Cross was established in 1923 and is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is a secular, neutral, impartial and independe
Australian Red Cross Second World War poster. Depicts a Red Cross nurse appealing to the viewer to become a member of the Red Cross. Surrounding the central figure are scenes depicting some of the war
Australian Red Cross Second World War poster. Depicts a Red Cross nurse appealing to the viewer to become a member of the Red Cross. Surrounding the central figure are scenes depicting some of the war
First World War poster issued by the West Australian Division of the Australian branch of the British Red Cross Society appealing for donations to help the 'destitute women' of Belgium and France. Bl