This is an original vintage embroidered cloth uniform or arm title patch in red thread on an off-white cotton background dating from the mid 20th century (likely World War I war World War II era).This patch is clean, unissued or lightly used condition with sharp lettering and no major fraying.From an historical perspective, the Australian Red Cross was founded in August 19 14 shortly after the outbreak of World War I by Lady Helen Monro-Ferguson. Such fabric insignia will typically soon onto volunteer aprons, uniforms, or service armbands June wartime relief efforts.