Button badge, Wattle Day
Production date
1916-1918
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Description
Obv: Wattle "Wattle Day Maimed Soldiers" Rev: Pin
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Civil button badge
Production date
1916-1918
Measurements
25.7mm
Media/Materials description
printed tin; yellow, green, brown, white
History and use
This Wattle Day for Maimed Soldiers badge dates from World War 1, when Wattle Day served as a fundraiser for wounded returned servicemen. In Queensland the day itself was held approximately in the middle of the year.
The use of wattle as Australia's national emblem dates from the early 19th century. By 1910 Wattle Day was celebrated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on 1 September. Since1992 Wattle Day has been celebrated throughout Australia, again on 1 September.
The use of wattle as Australia's national emblem dates from the early 19th century. By 1910 Wattle Day was celebrated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on 1 September. Since1992 Wattle Day has been celebrated throughout Australia, again on 1 September.
Registration number
N6833
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