BADGE, Little Sisters of the Poor, 'ABORIGINAL NURSING HOME', cross and boomerang motif
H2015.522
Circular badge with brown enamel background and gold gilt finish rim. Gold gilt finish cross motif in centre flanked by two boomerangs curved around the left and right arms of the cross. Text 'NGURRA/ KARMPI' at bottom of cross. Motif encircled by lined border with text reading 'LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR/ ABORIGINAL NURSING HOME'. Reverse: gold gilt finish, text 'SHERIDAN/ PERTH', brooch fixing with no pin or catch attached.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2015.522 |
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| Accession Date: | 4 Nov 2015 |
Material
| Enamel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| diameter | 30mm |
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| depth | 0.3cm |
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