Historical information

These badges appear to have been issued as part of Wattle Day celebrations in the period 1910 to 1919. The use of wattle as an Australian symbol was strong during the pre-Federation and Federation days and was particularly promoted by the Australian Natives Association, a prominent campaigner for Federation. Wattle Day was established in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide in 1910 and the wattle symbol was a strong one for servicemen serving overseas in World War One and wattle badges and pins were used to raise funds for wartime funds for such organizations as the Red Cross.

Significance

These badges are of interest as an example of the strong national sentiment engendered in Australia by World War One.

Physical description

Five small circular badges in tones of brown and green.
.1 light green background with bunch of yellow wattle below. Text in brown at the top.
.2 Brown background with yellow wattle flowers and cream text.
.3 Dark green background with yellow wattle flowers.

Inscriptions & markings

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