The Department of Transport produced the Melbourne " Next Generation" G class tram badge to thank the team members involved in its design and production. As many of the team members came from Germany, the German translation was included on both sides of the card. Note from one of the production team was: "Staff from the Department of Transport and Planning – Next Generation Trams project team led a self-funded initiative to produce a commemorative badge of the Melbourne " Next Generation" G class tram. These were issued as gifts to persons involved in its design and production to mark the start of series manufacturing. The card it is mounted to is typeset in the proprietary “Network Sans” font, in both Australian English and Austrian German; including a special translated version of the Next Generation Trams Project logo. This was a gesture to recognise several key Alstom staff involved in the project being loaned from Vienna.”Demonstrates a badge featuring the Melbourne G class.Metal enamel badge with pin retaining clip attached to a printed card sheet.tramways, tramcars, g class, badge, new tramcars, alstom

Part of the Cooper Collection. See catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper" No. 3798359.1. & 2. Hat badge featuring gold and silver coloured metal RAEME insignia. Pins on back for fastening to a hat.cooper collection, keith cooper, hat badge, raeme

enamelled cast metal with pin on reversesee under description

Each badge made in a different year for Wattle Day fund raising and War Chest day fund raising.Box of 12 badges 10 wattle day League 1 War Chest Day 1 metal shield M on K No. 29811 on back. Various sizes each with fastening pin for lapel All in Plastic box

This badge is an example of 'sweetheart' jewellery from the Second World War. Often worn by female relatives, girlfriend or wife, the brooches were a symbol of pride, support and affection for a loved one serving in the armed forces. They could be purchased by the women themselves or given as a gift by servicemen Silver coloured metal brooch depicting soaring eagle with pin at backOn rear of tail stamped STG SIL - sterling silverbrooch, airforce, raaf, ww2

Display board with British War Medal and Victory medals of 10962 Private A J Wood 3rd Divisional Train and later 22nd Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), together with one ID disc and a Returned from Active Service badge, ribbon bar and colour patch.wood, service corps, world war one, wwi, aasc

Production basis not known, could have been for use or promotion at the time of the launch of the "Sam the Tram" Children's story books - see item 2557.Demonstrates a method of promoting travelling safely.Metal-pressed badge with a cartoon plastic insert and spring clip on rear. Two copies held. tramways, badges, comics, children, stories, children's books, safety

Use to identify a tramway employee, involved in signalling duties and available for all lines on the Tramway Board and MMTB systems. Demonstrates the method of identifying MMTB employees involved in signalling duties.Round pressed brass badge with the words "Signalman" pressed into the centre of the badge, and around the top part "17 - All lines" and the Tramway Board logo on the bottom. A leather button hole strap has been fitted to the rear of the badge. The words have been infilled with a black enamel paint.badges, mmtb, cable trams, tramway board, signalmen

Various Badges relating to RAASC & RATC used as identification of units on the Army uniforms. Sourced from Bendigo Passchendael Local Unit.1-3. - Set of 3 badges on a dark blue display board. Badges from different area. Studs/clips on back of boards. Relate to Royal Australian Army Service Corps . 4. - Set of three badges on blue felt display relating to Royal Australian Corps of Transport. 5. Set of 3 badges (2 small, 1 larger) Service Corp WW1 Aust Army. 6. Blue felt shoulder badge with gold writing - Royal Australian Army Service Corp. 7. Small gold badge with 7 points and crown mounted on large red button and brass stud clip on back.3. Badges inscribed Royal Australian Army Service Corps & latin "Howi soit Qui Mal V Pense". 4. Inscribed Australian Corps of Transport & in latin "Par Oneri" 5. Latin "Par Oneri" & SS in centre. 6. Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 7. Royal Australian Corps of Transport & latin "Par Oneri".badges, uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was £25. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, of gold metal with dark brown enamel.Engraved '£25' and imprinted 'Angus & Coote 9ct' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. They are stick pins. The total donation value would $110 but one green $10 pin is missing. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 18 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

00509 .1 Royal Australian Artillery Hat Badge Kings Crown Oxidised 1930 -42 period .2 Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Queen's Crown Bi Metal 1953 - 1960 3. Australian Army Christian Chaplain Hat Badge 1953 - 1960 4. Royal Australian Artillery Hat Badge Queen's Crown 1953 - 1960

Item in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Badge large pressed brass, comprises an eagle with outstretched wings and claw holding a type of staff. Through the centre on a scroll are raised lettering, on the rear are two lugs. Item is curved to fit a German helmet.On the face, " MIT. GOTT. FUR. KOENIG. UND. VATERLAND", Central are letters "F R". English translation meaning, "With God for King and Fatherland".badges, german, fatherland

An example of a Junior Legacy Badge. These were worn by junior legatees. The age of the pin is not known, though it appears older than the 10 pins at 01704. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. It was part of a collection of Legacy items from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg), a former junior legatee. Valma was accepted into Junior Legacy club in 1940.A record of the badge given to junior legatees when they joined Legacy.Bronze lapel pin x 2 with the Legacy torch and the words Junior Legacy Club in dark blue enamel. Each badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.Junior Legacy Clubjunior legatee, membership, jlc

The badge was worn by YMCA representatives while on service supporting the Australian Army.Badge rectangular shape, metal for with stretched white material over sewn at back, rear has a pin and loop for clothing attachment, the lettering in red “YMCA” is sewn onto the white material background.badges, accessory’s, ymca

Demonstrates an item manufactured by the museum to recognize its members who had devoted 25 years of service.Badge - metal based with two pins and clips featuring an outline of a single trucker in gold and green with the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" and "25 years Service" Presented to members who have been active as a volunteer for 25 years or more. First presented at thetramways, trams, badges

In March 1935, to celebrate the centenary of Melbourne, a 12 mile yacht race was held off Cowes. It was won by J. Walton on the Mayflower.HistoricalSmall round metal badge with white background. Dark writing around edge and drawing in red of a yacht sailing in centre. Pin on back.Phillip Island Advances Cowes Regattayacht race, j. walton, sampbell, kennon, grayden

Badge awarded to Senior Citizen of the Year, Mrs Kitty Rose, in recognition of her outstanding efforts for blind and vision impaired people within the Bendigo region. The top circular part of the badge has the council crest has four images which represent the shire's main industries at the time of it's establishment in 1866: wine, tanning, mining and farming.1 metal badge with circular top and rectangular baseShire of Strathfieldsaye Victorian 1866 (circular top) Mrs Kitty Rose Citizen of the Year 1988 (base)association for the blind, badges, katharine (kitty) rose

Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years.Metal lapel badge - image of VicRail Comeng Suburban train in orange livery - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted orange and black paint infilling the detail. Possibly made by R. E. V. Gomm, England to order of the Ballarat Tramway Museum mid 1980's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, railways

Demonstrates a sales item produced by the museum.Metal lapel badge - image of Victorian Railways tram No. 50 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, cream, grey and black paint infilling the detail. Possibly made Travis Jeffrey, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1900's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, victorian railways

To recognise volunteers, lapel pins were struck by the Association for the Blind. These consisted of the Association for the Blind symbol of a Guiding Light (a round circle with two uneven triangles either side and a single line passing either side of the circle), in gold against various backgrounds. Around the outside in gold lettering is written 'Association for the Blind' and 'Honorary Service' on a a royal blue background. Red background - 3 years of service Green background - 5 years of service Gold background - 10 years of serviceMetal pin with Guiding Light image and writingAssociation for the Blind Honorary Serviceassociation for the blind, badges

.1) Badge, metal circular wreath with a 5 pointed star over centre dark blue circle with "Ex POW R.A." around this a light blue circle with "Ex POW and Relatives Assn". At bottom is small red circle pin with "L" in. Rear 2 lugs and pin. Badge is number stamped on rear. 2.) Badge, metal crown at top, scroll under blue with "Aust Legion of" centre depiction of rising sun, wings and anchor. Under is boomerang in blue with "Ex Servicemen and Women". Rear has 2 lugs and pin badge is number stamped on rear..1) "4171" .2) "V30451"badges, pow’s, service women, membership

67 Battalion, Bbendigo Infantry 1912-1918Frame - Plastic, Brown glass front, badge on Maroon felt backing, yellow metal badge.67 Battalion BENDIGO INFANTRY "HONOREM CUSTODITE"passchendaele barracks trust, 67 battalion, framed badge

Items in the collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2 for service details..1) Badge, metal, blackened brass, crown on round plate with pin. .2) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour .3) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour, crown with red felt insert .4) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour .5) Same as .4) .6) Badge small, pressed metal crown attached to larger backing plate badges, collection