World War I Brass Pin 1914

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

170 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

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Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

World War I Brass Pin, 1914, in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-as, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:

English

Abstract:

One brass pin, issued by the Australian Department of Defense, bearing the legend, "Volunteered for Active Service Medically Unfit."

Preferred citation:

World War I Brass Pin, 1914, in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-as, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection consists of a brass pin, ca. 1914, bearing the legend, "Volunteered for Active Service Medically Unfit," issued by the Australian Department of Defense to Cyril William Norris (1893-1970). The pin also bears the Australian national seal featuring a kangaroo and an emu.

Acquisition information:

This item was given to the University of Virginia Library by William Norris of Victoria, Australia, through Matthew J. Bruccoli on July 23, 1996

Physical description:

1 item