Lot 381
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Prospect Prisoner Adoption badge, in bronze and enamel, reverse with relief title, 'World War/1941', by Schlank, Adelaide, pin-back (pin missing). Nearly very fine.
At the beginning of World War II the Australian Red Cross introduced the Australian Prisoner of War Street Adoption Scheme throughout Australia. The scheme helped to raise funds to provide weekly Red Cross parcels to Australian POWs. The above badge was worn by an adopter from the City of Prospect which is an inner northern suburb of greater Adelaide in South Australia.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $30