Soldiers Day Badge

Object/Artifact

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Henley & Grange RSL

2026.16.02: United Returned Soldiers Fund badge
2026.16.02

United Returned Soldiers Fund badge

Name/Title

Soldiers Day Badge

Entry/Object ID

2026.16.02

Description

Small "Tin Hat"modelled on the British "Brodie" style helmet of WW1 & WW2. Black in colour with gold print around the brim. The remnants of a pin head remain in the top of the brim.

Use

Used to raise funds for returned soldiers, war widows and children, Tin Hat Day was one of many fundraising days to appear in efforts to provide comforts to returned diggers. The United Returned Soldiers Fund included the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., (precursor to the RSL), the Limbless Soldiers' Association and the T.B.S. & S. Association. Often sold around Anzac Day and at other times throughout the year, Tin Hat Day was also observed in New Zealand.

Category

Personal Effects, War Memorabilia, Badge, Fundraising

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1920 - circa 1950

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

United Returned Soldiers Fund Soldiers Day

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Pin broken at head.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquired From

Unknown

Web Links and URLs

Tin Hat Day, Tin Hat Day Soldiers' Appeal Army of Collectors, Tin Hat Appeal Opens Today