Collection of WWI Charity Fundraising Pin Badges (c.WWI)
 
Badges such as these, supporting Australian troops (‘Royal Australian Navy Day’ and ‘Our Boys at the Dardenelles’) and the Allies (‘Brave Belgium’ and ‘France’s Day’), were issued throughout Australia and New Zealand.
 
Fundraising was a critical home front activity during World War I. Mainly the domain of women and children, fundraising events were organised and hosted in towns and suburbs throughout Australia. From galas and dances to fetes and doorknocking, Australians rallied to support the troops and the nation’s allies with unfailing enthusiasm. The sale of small patriotic badges by volunteers on ‘button days’ was a popular way of raising money.3
 
Seventeen Pin Badge for Sale in Good Condition