BADGE, circular, Kalgoorlie Bega Garnbirringu, 'ABORIGINAL HEALTH WORKER/ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE'

H2015.551.1-2

[.1] Enamelled badge [.2] Pre-enamelled badge
[.1] Circular badge with red enamel border around outside edge with text 'ABORIGINAL HEALTH WORKER/ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE'. Second white enamel border sits inside red border with text reading 'KALGOORLIE BEGA GARNBIRRINGU HEALTH SERVICE/ "SICKNESS GETS BETTER" '. Internal circle features blue enamel background and Australian land mass motif in centre with aboriginal flag detail of yellow enamel circle overlying red and black enamel horizontal sections. White enamel border around Australian land mass. Green enamel vine motif with leaves curled around map. Reverse: gold gilt finish, text 'SHERIDAN/ PERTH', brooch fixing with no pin or catch attached.
[.2] Pre-enamelled badge with no pin or catch attached. Reverse: text 'SHERIDAN/ PERTH', brooch fixing with no pin or catch attached.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

Sheridan's Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2015.551.1-2
Accession Date: 4 Nov 2015
Acquisition Year: 2015
Credit: Donated by Sheridan's For Badges

Material

Enamel/Metal1 - Enamelled badge
Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter38mm
depth0.3cm
diameter40mm
depth0.3cm

 

 

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