Historical information

To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne.
"Help the Blind" - A red, white and gold badge, circular, with four scroll shapes on the edges. The centre is white, with 'Help the Blind' in gold; the outer area is red with gold edging and words, 'as a thanksgiving for sight'. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse.

Physical description

Metal pin with red and white enamel, and gold edging

Inscriptions & markings

Help the Blind