Red Cross League Badge
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Red hook fastening on back; red cross on white field, all within gunmetal grey border; crest is a crown with red trim between the arches.
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Civil red cross
Maker
Production place
Measurements
25 x 17 x 7
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
N7161