Historical information

These badges with the image of King George V of England were sold during World War One to raise funds for allied nations in the war, especially Serbia, Russian Poland and Italy. King George V reigned from 1910 to 1936. The badges were sold the day before the King's birthday celebrations with one known date being 2nd June 1916.

Significance

These badges are a good example of the many badges or buttons produced and sold in Victoria to aid the war effort in World War One.

Physical description

.1 Circular metal concave badge featuring coloured image of King George V. in uniform and flags surrounded by text on a blue background. A pin clip is on the back.
.2 As above but some rust damage

Inscriptions & markings

.1 KING GEORGE'S DAY
COPYRIGHT
.2 KING GEORGE'S DAY
COPYRIGHT