World War I Lapel Pins 1918

Access and use

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
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

World War I Lapel Pins, 1918, in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-ay, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Abstract:
The collection consists of two lapel pins from "Remembrance Day, 1918" for "Australia's Heros" [at] Gallipoli.
Preferred citation:

World War I Lapel Pins, 1918, in the Joseph M. Bruccoli Great War Collection, Accession #10875-ay, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of two lapel pins honoring "Remembrance Day, 1918, ANZAC, Australia's Heroes, Gallipoli, April 25th, 1915," with red, white, and blue colored ribbon attached at the top. On the back side is written, "Proceeds in aid of State War Council for Soldiers, Widows, and Orphans and R.S.S.I.L.A. [Returned Sailor's and Soldier's Imperial League of Australia]." The lapels were manufactured by A. W. Patrick, Button and Badge Maker, Victoria, Australia.

Acquisition information:
These items were given to the University of Virginia Library by William Norris, Victoria, Australia, through Matthew J. Bruccoli, on April 25, 1997.
Physical description:
2 items