OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Badges and medals

MEDIAObject

CREATORVarious

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.4.34

HISTORY

This collection of badges and medals was collected by Mrs May Cochran and consists mainly of memorabilia associated with the Great War (W.W.I) and commemorative events in the early twentieth century history of Australia and Victoria

DESCRIPTION

A series of 27 circular shaped badges with an assortment of designs; 3 pins (badges) and 4 medals or coins all of which are attached to a green cloth with yellow edging

SUBJECTS

Festivals and celebrations, Nationalism, Numismatics, Official events, World War, 1914-1918

KEYWORDS

Anzac Day, Australian Infantry Forces, Cochran, May, EVD, Gallipoli, Hamilton, Tony, Mrs, Independent Order of Rechabites, King George V, Red Cross, World War I