Red Cross Society Members Badge
Object detail
Description
Round badge with crown crest; hinge, pin & hook fastening on back; white field charged with Red Cross all within a blue border. Front text on border in gold, fields & charges with gold edging, crest is gold crown with red between arches.
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Civil red cross
Measurements
22 x 17 x 6
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.
Registration number
N7157