Badge, Red Cross Society Members Badge
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Description
Circular lapel badge, enamelled. Gold field with white shield charged with a red cross, all within a red border. Text on border. Field & charges fimbriated in gold. Hinge, pin & hook on back.
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Civil red cross
Measurements
7 x dia.24
Media/Materials description
Steel (Metals - Ferrous)
Enamel (Surface Treatments)
Enamel (Surface Treatments)
History and use
Red Cross as we know it today commenced operation in Australia in 1914 with the primary aim of sending care parcels to World War 1 troops. The service quickly expanded to provide a range of services including medical transport (of patients and equipment) and a tracing and messaging service (for contacting military personnel). Post-war, the emphasis was on relief efforts and medical care for returned servicemen. The Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service was started in 1929 in Melbourne, with Brisbane’s service opening soon after.
Registration number
N7156
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