Memorabilia - Badges and pin, Item 1. 1954, Item 2. 1914-1918

Historical information

Item 1. 1954 Royal Visit Pin (brass).
Item 2. VAD Red Cross badge - Victoria Division (brass). Blue enamelled bar attached to pin from which hangs a round disc with Red Cross symbol in middle and the words "Aust. Red Cross Victorian Division" around outside of disc, on red enamel.
Item 3. Small, round, "button" pin made of brass with Red Cross symbol in middle of badge, on silverplate. Inscription around edge reads: "Victoria Junior Section. Australian Red Cross Society (BRCS)" Symbol of Royal crown at top centre of button. Comes in small round tin for safekeeping. Tin is discoloured. Possibly English/Royal emblem embossed in middle of lid. Surrounded by the words "J.R. Gaunt & Son Ltd. London Medalists to H.M. The King".

Physical description

Three items. 1. Royal Visit pin 1954 2. VAD Red Cross badge 3. Junior Section Red Cross badge

Inscriptions & markings

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