Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $5

Historical information

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $5. The date is not known. It is the same style as a $5 badge but has a stick pin rather than a clasp.
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.

Significance

Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work.

Physical description

Legacy Appeal pin with the Legacy torch, it is gold with orange enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated pentagon shape on a stick pin.

Inscriptions & markings

On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $5'.

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