Historical information

These badges appear to have been issued as part of Wattle Day celebrations in the period 19910 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 funds such organisations as the Red Cross.

Significance

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

Physical description

.1 circular metal concave
badge featuring a cream map of Australia with dark green outline. An image of wattle flowers and leaves is in the centre of the map. Surrounding the map is a pale green border with text. The edge is dark green. It has a pin clip on the reverse.
.2 As above
.3 As above

Inscriptions & markings

.1 WATTLE DAY
.2 WATTLE DAY
.3 WATTLE DAY