OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Badge

MEDIAObject

CREATORUnknown

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.4.01

HISTORY

This badge was one of a collection of badges and medals 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

Circular badge with tin backing and decorative facing. The image of Australia is in white with a blue background. Print is also in white. Six flags are featured in the centre of Australia with the word allies. The print reads "For Freedom and Life"

SUBJECTS

Military history, Numismatics, World War, 1914-1918

KEYWORDS

Australian allies, Cochran, May, World War I