An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was £25. 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. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, of gold metal with dark brown enamel.Engraved '£25' and imprinted 'Angus & Coote 9ct' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was £50. 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. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, of gold metal with pale blue enamel.Engraved '£50' and imprinted 'Angus & Coote 9ct' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was £100. 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. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, of gold metal with dark green enamel.Engraved '£100' and imprinted 'Angus & Coote 9ct' on reverse.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 $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 gold coloured metal with green enamel around the Legacy torch. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchlegacy 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 2018 as the date is on the badge. 2018 was the 100th anniversary of the end of the first World War. It is in the collection to show the modern range of 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 red Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with red enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2018. It is circular shape and was made especially for 2018. 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 $20. 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 gold coloured metal with green and brown enamel in stripes beside around a torch with a red enamel flame. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchlegacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $50. 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. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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 gold coloured metal with dark navy blue enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape. 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 $100. 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. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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.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 gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape. It is in a small plastic presentation box with black base, clear cover and black velour tray. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchEmbossed '$100' on reverse.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 $500. 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. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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.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 gold coloured metal with dark green enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape with a post and a separate butterfly clutch. It is in a small plastic presentation box with white base, clear cover and navy velour tray.Embossed '$500' on reverse.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 $500. 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. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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.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 gold coloured metal with yellow enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape with clasp on the back. It is in a small plastic presentation box with white base, clear cover and navy velour tray.Embossed 'AJ Parkes / $500' on reverse.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 $1000. 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. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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.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 gold coloured metal with dark blue enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape with clasp on the back. It is in a small plastic presentation box with white base, clear cover and navy velour tray.Embossed 'AJ Parkes / $1000' on reverse.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 $2000. 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. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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.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 gold coloured metal with white enamel around a gold torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape with clasp on the back. It is in a small plastic presentation box with white base, clear cover and navy velour tray.Embossed 'AJ Parkes / $2000' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

A keyring issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value for the keyring is $5. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the types of items Legacy has used in fundraising. 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 items that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal keyring with the Legacy torch, it is made of silver coloured metal with blue image of the Legacy torch and the words 'Legacy since 1923'. It is with a white card with blue printing showing its donation value of $5. legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

A keyring issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value for the keyring is $5. The date is estimated to be approximate 2015. It was found in the archive as an example the types of items Legacy has used in fundraising. 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.Example of Legacy items that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal keyring with a slouch hat made of copper coloured metal.Embossed on the reverse "www.legacy.com.au / Legacy / 1800 534 229"legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

A pair of cufflinks with the Legacy symbol. It is not known if they were produced to sell during Badge Week or whether they were are gifts to Legatees or former Junior Legatees. 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. Diamond jubilee cufflinks were issued for Legatees to purchase in 1983. No photo available but a drawing looks similar to these.Example of Legacy items that were produced to raise money for Legacy's work or to give in appreciation. A pair of cufflinks with the Legacy symbol on a medium blue enamel background and set in gold coloured metal, mounted in a black velour gift box.badge week, fundraising, souvenir

A medical alert bracelet with the Legacy symbol. It is not known if they were produced to sell during Badge Week or whether they were are gifts to Legatees or former Junior Legatees. 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. Example of Legacy items that were produced to raise money for Legacy's work or to give in appreciation. A medical alert bracelet with the Legacy symbol on gold coloured metal in a white satin lined cardboard box.badge week, fundraising, souvenir

An example of a badge issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $100. It is possibly a modern issue. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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 pin was donated back to Legacy from the family of Marjorie and Jacobina (Jackie) Bristol, sisters who were both junior legatees in the 1930s and 1940s after their father passed away, he was a World War 1 veteran. Jacobina later became Jackie Wood and passed away in April 2020. Marjorie became Marjorie Bachmann and passed away in 1986. Also donated were a photo of the girls at calisthenics classes, a green tunic uniform, a junior legatee certificate, a souvenir handkerchief from the 90th anniversary celebrations and a $100 Legacy badge. These are catalogued separately at 01948 to 01952.An example of Legacy badges that were sold to raise money for Legacy's work.Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.Embossed '$100' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

A small wallet of badges donated back to Melbourne Legacy by the family of Field Marshall Sir Thomas A Blamey (who was once a Patron of Legacy) and his son Lt. Col. Thomas R Blamey who was an active supporter of Legacy throughout his life, especially on the Mornington Peninsula. The folder contains 21 badges of various colours and donation values. One green enamel on metal badge marked 10 pounds or 20 dollars - oldest one as pre-decimal. With a clip on back. One green enamel on metal badge marked $20. With a clip on back Four orange enamel elongated shape stick pin marked $25 Four blue enamel shield shape stick pin marked $10 Two yellow enamel pentagon stick pin marked $5 One yellow plastic pentagon badge on short pin $5 Three blue plastic torch badges on short pin $1 Three red plastic torch badges on short pin $2 One pink plastic torch badge marked $2 One pink plastic rectangle badge marked $2 One gold with red enamel Widows broch missing its pin. Various manufacturing dates but all produced by AJ Parkes.Shows that the Blamey family supported Legacy with badge day.Dark brown thick cardboard folder with sponge inside to hold badges. 21 Legacy badges and one Legacy Widows broch.badges, blamey

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

An example of a badges issued by Legacy exclusively for the Torch Society members. The Torch Society are people that have made substantial donations to Melbourne Legacy and/or have left a bequest to Legacy in their Will. 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. Example of a rare badge given in thanks to a small number of benefactors. Torch shaped Legacy badge, it is made of gold coloured metal with red enamel flame and around the word Legacy. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.torch society, bequest, benefactors

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. The exact date is not known but is older, probably from the 1950s or 1960s. 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. Diamond shape badge with the Legacy torch and wreath in a yellow background set within a gold metal diamond-shaped frame. The back is tarnished to a black colour implying it might be silver. It has a metal vertical swing clasp.Imprinted with the manufacturers name 'AJ Parkes' on the reverse.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 2022. 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 Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with sky blue enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2022. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value of $10. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

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Companion Heaters Pty Ltd was registered in May 1941, with headquarters at 450 Collins Street Melbourne. Using a Swedish design, this blow torch is a number 42, with a kerosene capacity of 1 pint (600ml)A rusted and blackened cylinder nine centimetres diameter, 11 centimetres high. A two centimetre diameter, nine centimetre long metal handle is attached vertically on an angle six centimetres from the cylinder at the bottom and three centimetres at the top. A four centimetre diameter, 12 centimetre long blow torch is attached to the top of the cylinder and secured with a one and a half wide metal strap. The top of the cylinder also has a two centimetre filling cap and a one and a half centimetre diameter pump which is six centimeters long. Engraved on the cylinder is- COMPANION BRAND MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY AUTHORITY OF MAX SIEVERT SWEDEN. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison Collectionblow torch, aileen and john ellison, companion brand