Lot 811
Sale 106 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Patriots Pledge, c1915, enamel and gilt badge (27x18mm), King's crown in centre and below, 'Never/Again/Will I Buy/German/Goods', on reverse is maker's name, C.Bentley, recipient's name in centre erased. EF and rare.
The anti-German movement in Australia was in part driven by the Patriots League, an organisation of people of British birth or descent who raised money for the war effort, spoke in favour of conscription and exhorted all Australians to sign the 'Patriotic Pledge'. This badge was issued by them and is one of the rarest anti-German themed WWI badges.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140