These two buttons come from a British Navy uniform and as there is a crown on each they are probably 20th century.These buttons are of interest as belonging to the British navy and are kept for display purposes.Brass circular button featuring a raised crown and anchor and stylised rope. The reverse has a ring and clip. The other button is smaller but otherwise identical to the above. It has a ring but no clip. Nilnavy

Metal badge consisting of an oval shaped medallion coloured with a dark blue edge and light blue centre, white cane across length of medallion and inscriptions written around the edge. Clasp is silver coloured metal on both tie pins and badges. Marked: On front of badge : Association for the Blind.1 metal pin 1 metal badgeAssociation for the Blindwhite cane day, badges

A copy of a blank order form for Badge Appeal that was used in the 1960s. It mentions that the badges could be provided on a sale or return basis. Probably issued to Legatees prior to badge day. There was a carbon copy panel that allowed the name and address to be duplicated as a record of what was issued. Also a Volunteer Tag that was worn when selling badges. They were compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White order form for the Badge Appeal and a tag that volunteers wore when selling badges, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, forms, badge day

badges and buttond in frame

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. The badges are all stick pins. The total donation value is $110. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 19 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

These metal badges consist of silver writing (Association for the Advancement of the Blind) around the outside and the word 'Representative' between two lines in the middle, against a dark blue enamel background. It is the only identification badge held in the collection for the AAFB, which became the Association For the Blind in 1960. Metal badge with silver writingbadges, association for the advancement of the blind

This badge belonged to Gary Partington when he was a member of the 1st Greensborough scouts from 1951. Gary Partington is a Life Member of GHS. The Partington family is a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital image of badgeInscribed on front "Boy Scouts"partington family, gary partington, scouts - greensborough, scouts

Inspector's Cap - MMTB - green cloth exterior, brown cotton interior lining with black leather pad on the inside, black leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior with a black cord at the front half of the cap terminating in two small MMTB gold metal buttons on either side, black plastic external peak and green on the inside of the cap. Hat band has two gold bands or braids around the outside of the cap. Has a manufacturers lable inside the cap - made by Mountcastle Pty Ltd of Melbourne St South Brisbane. Has two holes where the badge would have been fitted. Set of two uniform coat buttons (approx. 16mm dia) are made by Buttons of Birmingham UK. Both button have metal eye hooks on the rear. Advised of the make by Peter Hyde of the Brisbane Tramway Museum 7-1-2018.trams, tramways, uniforms, cap, buttons, inspectors, mmtb

RSL badge mounted on a wooden plaque with engraved name plate below.Plaque : TJ Martin. P4653 Badge: Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League.t j martin p 4653, returned soldiers & sailors imperial league

Purple badge with white lettering 'Association for the Blind' around the outer edge, and a white cane in the middle. These badges were designed to raise some funds for the Association as well as raise awareness among the general public. It has a white sticker on the back '20c'.Round purple badge with white writingAssociation for the Blind badges, association for the blind

With numbers increasing, the 3RPH began printing their own paper badges rather than relying on metal ones. The blank template could then be modified with a name, if desired. In this example, a laminted card is attached to a metal and plastic clip. The front of the badge has a person facing upwards to a microphone whilst sound waves radiate around them. To the right of this symbol are the words 'Association for the Blind', '3RPH 1629' and then 'Radio for the Print Handicapped' above the name of the badge holder. The wearer's name is then embossed in Braille at the base of the badge on a blue background. This badge was donated by Marjorie West.Large badge with white background and black writing and braille at the baseAssociation for the Blind 3RPH 1629 Radio for the Print Handicapped Marjorie West badges, association for the blind

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. The total donation value is $110. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 19 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

To identify volunteers, badges were provided. These consisted of white plastic badge, with the words 'For the Blind' beneath the lighthouse logo of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind in blue. A name plate could be slotted into the lower portion of the badge or a name label stuck to the badge. Sometimes Dymo labels were used to indicate positions such as 'Volunteer'. Plastic badge with blue RVIB logo and space for paper or an adhesive tape to be placedroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges

Metal Key ring with attached badge in the form of Eastern Secondary College shield. (Year unknown but Post 1990 as school was renamed late 1990)On Front of Badge: "Eastern Secondary College" around image of tree with motto "Growth Through Knowledge" banner at top. On reverse of Badge: "EASTERN SECONDARY COLLEGE" / "FORMERLY" / RINGWOOD TEHCNICAL SCHOOL" / "1958-1993" / "35 YEARS OF CARE" / "AND EXCELLENCE' Manufacturer's name is Douglas Badges stamped into reverse of badge. rts, ringwood tech, esc

Greensborough Primary School student's badge from the 1960s.An original badge from the 1960s.Metal badge, two-tone blue enamel.Greensborough SS No 2062 in gold-coloured lettersgreensborough primary school

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. They are stick pins. The total donation value would $110 but one green $10 pin is missing. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 18 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of a badge issued by Legacy to generous donors during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Approximate date for the badge was during campaigns in early 2000s to 2020. The badge was given in return for donations of $10,000. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.Example of a Legacy badge that was issued in the early 2000s for donations over $10,000 for Legacy's work.Gold brooch issued to donors of $10,000 or more during Badge appeals in the 2000s.Embossed with the word 'Legacy'legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

This badge belonged to a member of the Partington family. The Partington family had a long association with the Greensborough Football Club and represented the Club at the Diamond Valley Football League.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "DVFL Life Member"partington family, diamond valley football league, dvfl, greensborough football club

School badge for Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College 1921 - 1973, donated to the school by Michael Dunn. Michael's mother and aunt (unidentified) both attended CPLC in the 1930s. The badge worn worn as a tie-pin or fixed to the entre of the tunic bodice. It is possible the gold badge was for senior students or prefects only and the silver badge for other students. Gold-plated badge in the shape of the school crest; blue scrolls below shield have silver lettering; shield features star, open book and motto; burning lamp on top of shield; pin fastening fixed across reverse of badgeclarendon-presbtyerian-ladies-college, badge

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $10. The badge was for sale in 2021 as the date is on the badge. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Circular purple Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with purple enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2021. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $10. The badge was for sale in 2020 as the date is on the badge. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Circular teal Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2020. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

This badge belonged to Alan Partington. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "Greensborough Football Club Life Member"partington family, greensborough football club, alan partington

This badge belongs to Gary Partington. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "Greensborough Football Club Life Member"partington family, greensborough football club, gary partington

The former City of Kew in Victoria issued badges to council employees performing public roles. The Society has other badges issued by the City for roles such as Parking Attendant, Swimming Pool Attendant etc. Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. A nickel and enamel identification badge issued to the hall keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall by the City of Kew. The badge is shaped like a shield and is stamped with the users' title.arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, kew civic hall -- cotham road, city of kew

Issued to returned service personnel following WW2. This badge can be worn on the left lapel in civilian clothes.Brass badge in shape of a diamond. Each of the services are represented in the badge, Wings of Airforce, anchor for Navy & rising-sun for Army, with a crown in the centre.Around base: Returned From Active Service. Reverse side: A 1506returned service, badge

To identify AFB board members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'Board Member' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by John Wicking. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of an oval of pewter coloured metal embossed with a torch and the word Legacy. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week