Wattle imagery slideshow
The wattle has long been popularly regarded as Australia's floral emblem and its official status was confirmed in 1988. Wattle features on the coat of arms, is a popular motif in the arts and is worn in memory of Australians who have died in war and overseas.
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'Woman holding a wattle branch' photograph, about 1900
This photograph by Archibald James Campbell shows a woman with wattle, about 1900. Courtesy: National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an24232234.
'Wattle Day, Maggie Moore's stall' photograph, 1914
This photograph by Edward William Searle is part of the album 'Tasmanian views, Edward Searle's album of photographs of Australia, Antarctica and the Pacific, 1911-1915'. Courtesy: National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an23763252.
Wattle Day League badge, 1914-1919
Wattle Day badge, 1914-18
Australia Day badge, 1918
Gallipoli commemorative badge
Wattle borders this badge, which commemorates Australia's involvement in the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War. National Museum of Australia. Photo: Lannon Harley.
