"2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

[tinpan]

"2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

Hi all went for a walk last night, thought it mit get a bit cooler.It didn,t had a look around a cleared house block up the road and found this square Anzac day pin and never seen this type before and have no idea of its age.For a change i actually posted a pic of a 1984 20 cent clad .
aussie slang BOB = 10 cents


t.p

 

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[Snee]

Re: "2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

Hmm...don't know anything about pins I'm afraid. Good find though!

 

[loganscott]

Re: "2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

Soldiers who had served at Gallipoli were later entitled to wear a brass 'A' (for 'Anzac') pin on their unit colour patch on the sleeves. This was more highly prized and regarded by many than a medal. They were also entitled to wear a red, white and blue rosette on the sleeve when on leave.

Looks like you have one of these. If so, that's an absolutely amazing find!

 

[Hardy]

Re: "2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

AS USUAL, YOU FIND SOMETHING THAT IS GOOD,THEN SOME ONE TELLS US ITS A GREAT FIND ! SOOOOO, GREAT FIND TINPAN!!!

 

[Blind.In.Texas]

Re: "2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

I always like reading your posts, tinpan. Always something interesting to whow and tell.

Laater...

 

[Nana40]

Re: "2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

Very nice TP! And look at you go with the pictures too!~ 8)

Do tell...how does Bob=10 ?

Nana

 

[Aussie Okie]

Re: "2 Bob (20 cent clad) and a Anzac day pin {square}

Our old currency (Pounds Sterling pre February 14th 1966) used the term 'Bob' (slang) for multiples of one shilling (1/-) (+/- 10c), so 'two Bob' was a florin or 2 shillings (+/- 20c) the actual meaning of the word 'Bob' is now gone but apparently dates back to the late 1700's. 'Bob a nob', in the early 1800's meant 'a shilling a head', when estimating costs of meals, etc.
Our old Pound note (+/- $2) was called a 'quid' (slang).

Also, here is a link to view REAL colored currency (unlike our US 'washed out' notes), ALL our notes are different sizes and visually 'bright' for the visually impaired.
http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/currency.html

And the pin, I have never seen a 'square' one. On ANZAC day people purchase these pins to wear in remembrance of those who fought. They came in brass, silver and gold depending on how much you wanted to spend.

Aussie Okie