Advance Australia Triangular Enameled Pin.
Advance Australia was a government initiative to get Australia’s economy on the move.
This pin is quite old but still in quite a reasonable condition.
This one is from the early 80’s. A nice collectible all the same.
Design
Enamel coated metal lapel pin.
History
The Advance Australia Foundation (AAF) was established in 1980. The AAF recognised “individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and enhancement of Australia, the Australian people and the Australian way of life”. Awards given by the AAF included the Advance Australia Award, and the Special Merit Advance Australia Award.The current status of the AAF is unknown.”Commonwealth of Australia House of Representatives, Questions on Notice, “Advance Australia Foundation”, Tuesday, 12 May 1998″
*All history taken from Wikipedia for educational purposes only.