World War 1 – War Chest Day – Fund Raising Button

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Description: World War 1 War Chest Day – Fund Raising Button

Maker’s Name: N/A

Condition: Very Good

Comments: World War 1 War Chest Day – Fund Raising Button. Complete with single pin.

War Chest Day was held in Sydney in 1916, 1917 and 1918. It was organised to obtain public support for troops overseas through raising money and the provision of troop comforts. Funds raised on the 1918 War Chest Day were put towards the repatriation of returning servicemen.