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Object Type
button
Museum number
2005,0401.5
Description
Circular button.
(whole)
Black with inscription; background consisting of horizontal indented lines; illustration of the Red Cross symbol in a plain shield, the cross decorated with vertical indented lines.
(obverse)
Black with inscription.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
British Red Cross Society
Production date
early 20th century
Production place
Made in:
British Isles
Materials
plastic
Technique
moulded
Dimensions
Diameter:
31 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
medicine/health
Associated names
Named in inscription:
British Red Cross Society
Emblem of:
British Red Cross Society
Acquisition name
Donated by:
James Youle
Acquisition date
2005
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2005,0401.5