Social History — 1918
Charity flag, flagday emblem
World War I charity lapel flag with pin. The lithographed paper emblem is printed with an image of two able bodied soldiers carrying a disabled soldier superimposed above two crossed crutches. The flag was purchased by Ernest King from a charity street collector on 'Crutch Day' 25th April 1918. This flag day raised funds for outings for wounded soldiers organised by a charity based at 71 St George's Square, Westminster.
Flagdays were an established feature of London life during World War I. Each charity was alloted specific flagdays where volunteers, often women and young girls, would stand on the streets carrying a collecting tin and tray of emblems offered in exchange for a cash donation. As well as raising money for charity they were also a way for Londoners to visibly show their support for the war effort.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 80.525/332
- Object name:
- charity flag, flagday emblem
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- Production date:
- 1918
- Material:
paper, metal
- Measurements/duration:
- H 29 mm, W 45 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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