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93/380/1 Badge, 'Influenza Emergency Worker', metal, made by Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1919. Click to enlarge.
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Influenza Emergency Worker's badge, c.1919

In 1918-19 towards the end of World War I the worst influenza pandemic ever recorded occurred in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. Between 15 percent and 50 percent of the population in countries in these areas were affected, with up to 1 percent mortality. In Sydney, 36 percent of the population contracted the disease, similar to the rate across NSW except for sparsely populated areas. Special measures were taken such as the compulsory wearing of masks in public places, establishing …

Summary

Object No.

93/380/1

Object Statement

Badge, 'Influenza Emergency Worker', metal, made by Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1919

Physical Description

Badge, 'Influenza emergency worker', metal, made by Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney, Australia, c. 1919

A cast white metal badge, oval shaped with a horizontal format. The front has the words "Influenza Emergency Worker" and a geometric design featuring lines radiating out from the centre, cast in raised relief. The back of the badge has the maker's name, "Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney" in raised relief in the centre, and a hinged brooch pin and hook.

Marks

Raised relief on front; "INFLUENZA EMERGENCY WORKER".
Raised relief on back; "ANGUS & COOTE Ltd/SYDNEY".

Short URL

https://ma.as/135446

Dimensions

Height

26 mm

Width

40 mm

Depth

8 mm

Source

Credit Line

Purchased 1993

Acquisition Date

18 October 1993

Cite this Object

Harvard

Influenza Emergency Worker's badge, c.1919 2022, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 25 March 2023, <https://ma.as/135446>

Wikipedia

{{cite web |url=https://ma.as/135446 |title=Influenza Emergency Worker's badge, c.1919 |author=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences |access-date=25 March 2023 |publisher=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia}}

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