WW1 Australian Branch BRCS British Red Cross Society badge

A rare original Great War period 'Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society badge'; large circular gilded brass example bearing red enamel title surround, the centre displaying an embossed white enamel shield with red cross superimposed over crossed sprays of 'Golden Wattle' Australia's national flower. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin possibly a replacement, enamel perfect.
Diameter 35mm.

A branch of the British Red Cross was established in Australia in 1914, nine days after the start of World War I, by Lady Helen Munro Ferguson. The British Red Cross Australian Branch changed its name to the Australian Red Cross Society and was incorporated by royal charter on 28 June 1941.

Code: 59714