Historical information

In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian WW1 nurse with a red cape and white headpiece.
The Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) was formed in 1903 as part of the Australian Army Medical Corps. More than 3,000 civilian nurses volunteered to serve during WWI. While their stories are rarely told eight of these inspirational women received the Military Medal for bravery.
Sometimes special editions of the bears were produced. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.

Significance

An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.

Physical description

Legacy bear dressed in a WW1 nurse uniform with a printed cardboard tag.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed tag gives the price as $20.