Lot 3857
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Influenza Emergency Worker, breast badge in white metal (25x38mm) pin-backed, reverse with maker's name, 'Angus & Coote Ld/Sydney'. Toned, extremely fine and rare.
The Administrative Committee in Sydney for the Influenza epidemic in 1919 was located at the Sydney Showground, Moore Park and from here the 60 depots established in various municipalities were administered. Emergency worker volunteers were issued with this badge.
See Noble Numismatics Sale 91 (lot 1105) for a similar badge, without maker's name, that realised $1,200.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $570