From the title page; "The First Contingent"/ The service and sacrifice of men who left from Bendigo/ in August 1914 to serve in World War 1". "- containing details of how and when they volunteered/ and enlisted, when they embarked from Melbourne, and what happened to them".Booklet - facsimile copy. Soft cover - front and back clear plastic A4 sheet protecting title page which has black colour print, illustrated with two black and white group photographs. Black plastic spine. 49 pages - cut, plain A4 white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs and charts.publications, booklets, military service, ww1, bendigo

An example of a Melbourne Legacy Widow's Badge. These were worn by widows to identify themselves at events. 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.A record of the badge given to widows when they join Legacy.Gold lapel pin of the Legacy torch with red enamel containing the words Melbourne Legacy Widow.Imprinted 'Stokes Badges' on reverse.widows, membership

An example of a medallion issued by Legacy to commemorate centenary of the start of the first world war and Anzac service personnel. It features an image of a soldier with his head bowed. On the reverse is the Legacy torch and wreath. The emblem 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.A record of an item produced by Legacy to commemorate the centenary of start of the first world war.Round gold tone medallion with black enamel, image of a soldier with his head bowed and a matching badge with the Australian Army rising sun emblem. In a black cardboard box with a gold Legacy emblem.Embossed 'Legacy Caring for the families of Australia's incapacitated and deceased veterans' on reverse with the Legacy torch. Text 'Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC 1915 - 2015' around the outside.medallion, souvenir, world war one, soldier, rising sun

Legacy is an Australian non-profit organisation established in 1923 by ex-servicemen. The Ballarat Branch was established in 1926. Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of fallen or seriously injured veterans. The symbol of Legacy is a torch that signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country.Four badgesanzac, legacy, badges, numismatics

This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room"Plaque brass with curved corners with inscribed text in black with several scrolls around. Plaque is attached via 4 screws to a backing board onto a wall.“THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. This Gallery is dedicated in reverent gratitude”brsl, smirsl, plaque

Often after a Service person returning from War, the Local Council would present them with a Certificate of Appreciation for their sacrifice's. In this case was to "Thomas Potter" after WW2. This is possibly 54610 Potter - Thomas RAAF, enlisted 27.4.1942 age 44. Discharged 22.3.1946 with the rank of Cpl in Air Defence HQ Townsville.Large Certificate on cream colour paper. Gold frame edges drawn inside of paper edge. Pictures of series of different service people standing over British & Australian flag and emblem of "City of Bendigo". Message of thanks and the name of returned soldier, followed by a poem and signature of Mayor and Town Clerk and stamp of Council. All overlaid over an image of Bendigo CBD.Signed by Mayor and Town Clerk. Says " The Citizens of Bendigo express deep Thankfulness to T. Potter"bendigo city council, certificate, thomas potter

Every Anzac Day, the Galen Catholic College community honours those who have made the supreme sacrifice by taking an active part in the Anzac service that takes place in the heart of Wangaratta. These photos show Galen staff and student involvement through its band as well as through the laying of a wreath, in 2013.galen catholic college, galen college, anzac day, anzac service, band, 2013, students

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was £5. 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 badges x 3 with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, they are gold metal with dark blue enamel and red enamel in the flame.One says '£5 D.N.T.' on reverse. Oval one says '£5 D.N.T.' on reverse. The other says '£5 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was £10. 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 badges x 4 with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, they are gold metal with dark green enamel and red enamel in the flame.One says 'Denham Neal & Treloar £10' on reverse. One says '£10 D.N.T.' on reverse. Two say '£10 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

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 prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was £50. 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 pale blue enamel.Engraved '£50' and imprinted 'Angus & Coote 9ct' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was £100. 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 green enamel.Engraved '£100' 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. The donation value was $2. The date is not known. 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. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with white enamel around a torch and around the word Legacy with red enamel in the flame. It is a rectangular shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / Brisbane / $2'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $2. The date is not known. 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. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with white enamel around a torch and around the word Legacy with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated hexagonal shapeOn the reverse 'A J Parkes / $2'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $5. The date is not known. 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. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with orange enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated pentagon shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $5'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $20. The date is not known. 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. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal pin with the Legacy torch, it is gold with green enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is a decorative oval shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $20'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $25. The date is not known. There are two of these in the collection. 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. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with orange enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $25'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

Unknown. Assume produced for display or commemoration purposes. One has been used on the Centenary of ANZAC Street Art Mural on the back of Legacy House, Melbourne. 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 Legacy Torch created in metal. 'Logo' of Legacy ClubCast metal Legacy torch (two copies)torch, logos

The flag was made to replace an existing Legacy flag (at the insistence of Myra Healey) that was stolen. Myra was a member of the Upper Yarra Legacy Widows Club. The flag was flown next to the Australian flag in the RSL Memorial Garden. 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 Legacy flag was a reminder that Legacy was still active in its work for families of ex-service and serving personnel.Large rectangular synthetic flag with the word Legacy and the torch logo, canvas binding down the left hand edge. Also a short history of how the flag was flown at an RSL typed on white paper x 2 pages.The word Legacy (in blue), underlined in orange. Legacy torch (in blue) on the righthand side of the flag. Lower righthand side of Legacy Torch is registered trade mark symbol.legacy promotion, logo, flags

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 20 shillings which is £1. 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 badges x 4 with the Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966, they are gold metal with white enamel, with dark blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.Kite and hexagonal shaped brooch say '20/- D.N.T.' on reverse. Oval and rectangular brooch say '£1 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

A medical alert bracelet with the Legacy symbol. It is not known if they were produced to sell during Badge Week or whether they were are gifts to Legatees or former Junior Legatees. 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. Example of Legacy items that were produced to raise money for Legacy's work or to give in appreciation. A medical alert bracelet with the Legacy symbol on gold coloured metal in a white satin lined cardboard box.badge week, fundraising, souvenir

This is a set of 32 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron personnel parading through the streets of the Adelaide CBD on ANZAC Day, on the 25th of April 1994. The march concluded at the Cross of Sacrifice in Pennington Gardens East followed by the ANZAC Day Service of Remembrance. See items 6566.14P and 6567.11P for more photos taken during ANZAC Day, 1994.This is a set of 32 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron personnel parading through the streets of the Adelaide CBD on ANZAC Day, on the 25th of April 1994. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1994. Preparation. Bayonets fixed on SLR rifles. .2) - Photo, colour, 1994. Eyes right as unit passes dignitaries on the dais. .3) - Photo, colour, 1994. Eyes right as unit passes dignitaries on the dais. CAPT Rob Gray, centre of photo, OC MAJ Peter Demaine on right. .4) to .7) - Photo, colour, 1994. Eyes right as unit passes dignitaries on the dais. .8) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. .9) to .13) - Photo, colour, 1994. Eyes right as unit passes dignitaries. .14) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. Right file L to R: WO2 Peter Hammer, unidentified, SGT Dave Longbottom, SGT Paul Baker, unidentified. .15) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. Right file L to R: SGT Paul Baker, unidentified (x2), SPR Fran Calvert, SPR Greg Richards, SGT H. Evertz. Centre file: SGT Mark Donnelly, SPR Mark McInerney, unidentified (x2), SPR Matt Arnold. .16) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marking time. Right file L to R: SGT Paul Baker, unidentified (x2), SPR Fran Calvert, SPR Greg Richards, SGT H. Evertz, CPL Brett Parkin. Centre file L to R: SPR Matt Arnold, SPR Mark Linwood. Right file L to R: unidentified, SPR Mark Sinderberry. Officers L to R: unidentified (x2), CAPT Rob Gray, CAPT Tony Stephens. .17) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marking time. L to R: SGT Paul Baker, unidentified, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, SGT Dave Longbottom, SPR Daryl Miller, CPL Steve Wegener, unidentified (x2), CPL Jeremy Archer, WO2 Peter Hammer, unidentified Warrant Officers (x2). .18) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marking time. L to R: SPR Mark Linwood, SPR Greg Richards, SPR Matt Arnold, SPR Mark Sinderberry, unidentified (x5), SPR Chris Pearse, unidentified, CPL Dick Crawford, unidentified, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, CPL Steve Wegener, unidentified, CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officer. .19) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marking time. Officers L to R: unidentified (x2), CAPT Tony Stephens. L to R: SPR Mark Linwood, SPR Greg Richards, SPR Matt Arnold, SPR Mark Sinderberry, remainder unidentified. .20) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marched along the parade route. L to R: CAPT Rob Gray, unidentified officer. .21) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. OC MAJ Peter Demaine. .22) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: CAPT Tony Stephens, SPR Mark Linwood, SPR Matt Arnold, SPR Mark Sinderberry, unidentified (x3), SPR Chris Pearse, unidentified, CPL Dick Crawford, unidentified, SGT Dave Longbottom, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, CPL Steve Wegener, CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officers (x2). .23) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, SPR Daryl Miller, CPL Steve Wegener, unidentified, CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officers (x2). .24) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: unidentified, CPL Dick Crawford, SGT Dave Longbottom, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, unidentified, CPL Steve Wegener, WO2 Peter Hammer, CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officers (x2). .25) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: unidentified (x3), SPR Fran Calvert, unidentified (x2), SPR Chris Pearse, unidentified, CPL Dick Crawford, SPR Daryl Miller, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard. .26) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: CAPT Tony Stephens, CPL Brett Parkin, SPR Mark Linwood, SGT H. Evertz, SPR Mark Sinderberry, unidentified (x2). .27) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: CPL Brett Parkin, CAPT Tony Stephens, SPR Mark Linwood, SPR Greg Richards, SPR Matt Arnold, unidentified, SPR Mark Sinderberry, unidentified (x3), SPR Chris Pearse, unidentified, CPL Dick Crawford, unidentified, SGT SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, CPL Steve Wegener, CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officer. .28) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: Officers - OC MAJ Peter Demaine, unidentified (x2), CAPT Rob Gray, CAPT Tony Stephens. L to R: CPL Brett Parkin, SGT H. Evertz, SPR Mark Linwood, SSGT Pat ‘Fuji’ Drover, SPR Mark Sinderberry, unidentified. .29) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit preparing to halt. .30) to .32) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit ‘stand easy’..1P to .32P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1994 ANZAC DAY’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

This is a set of 14 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron personnel parading through the streets of the Adelaide CBD on ANZAC Day, on the 25th of April 1994. The march concluded at the Cross of Sacrifice in Pennington Gardens East followed by the ANZAC Day Service of Remembrance. See items 6565.32P and 6567.11P for more photos taken during ANZAC Day, 1994.This is a set of 14 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron personnel parading through the streets of the Adelaide CBD on ANZAC Day, on the 25th of April 1994. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit right wheeling on the parade route. L to R: CPL Brett Parkin, SPR Mark Linwood, SPR Mark Sinderberry, SPR Greg Richards, SPR Matt Arnold, unidentified, SSGT Pat ‘Fuji’ Drover, unidentified (x4), SPR Chris Pearse. .2) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit right wheeling on the parade route. Officers L to R: OC MAJ Peter Demaine, unidentified, CAPT Rob Gray, unidentified, CAPT Tony Stephens. Markers L to R: CPL Brett Parkin, SPR Mark Linwood. .3) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: unidentified (x2), SPR Chris Pearse, SPR Mark McInerney, unidentified (x2), SGT Paul Baker, CPL Dick Crawford, unidentified, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, unidentified, CPL Steve Wegener, unidentified Warrant Officer, CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officer. .4) - Photo, colour, 1994. Eyes right as unit passes dignitaries on the dais. L to R: unidentified officers (x2), CAPT Tony Stephens. Markers L to R: CPL Brett Parkin, SPR Mark Sinderberry, remainder unidentified. .5) - Photo, colour, 1994. Eyes right as unit passes dignitaries on the dais. L to R: OC MAJ Peter Demaine, CAPT Rob Gray, unidentified officers (x2), unidentified, Marker: SPR Mark Linwood. .6) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. .7) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: SPR Daryl Miller, CPL Steve Wegener, unidentified, WO2 Peter Hammer (background), CPL Jeremy Archer, unidentified Warrant Officers (x2). .8) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. L to R: unidentified (x2), SPR Chris Pearse, SPR Mark McInerney, unidentified (x2), SGT Paul Baker, CPL Dick Crawford, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard. .9) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. Officers L to R: CAPT Rob Gray, unidentified (x2), CAPT Tony Stephens. .10) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. Officers L to R: OC MAJ Peter Demaine, CAPT Rob Gray, unidentified (x2), unidentified soldier, Marker: SPR Mark Linwood. .11) & .12) - Photo, colour, 1994. Unit marches along the parade route. .13) & .14) - Photo, colour, 1994. Other units march along the parade route..1P to .14P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1994 ANZAC DAY’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

"VX35497 Pte T.W. GOLDSWORTHY" was a POW at Sandakan and died there on 20 April 1945. This is a framed display. The edge is of dull gold colour. Inside the frame there is an approx 27mm wide border - green colour. The objects in the frame are:- A certificate from the Shire of Maldon for the service and sacrifice of "Trevor Goldsworthy". There is the King's memorial scroll for the death of "Pte T. W. Goldsworthy" Aust. Military Forces. There is a B & W portrait of VX35497 Pte T.W. Goldsworthy, 2/5 Hygiene section. He is in uniform. There is two paper notes from Malaya. 25 cents printed 1 Sep 1940, 10 cents printed 15 Aug 1940.The Maroon Certificate is signed by “Thomas J Ottrey, President, and Edward A Rewell, Secretary” It is dated “15 June 1946”sandakan death march, pow, ww2, pte t.w. goldsworthy

Tribute of honor from the Carboor Welcome Home Committee and surrounding district, to Mr and Mrs John Nolan in appreciation of the service rendered to the Empire by their son Pte Evan Nolan who made the supreme sacrifice.- dated 1st February 1921. Service number 3436 Pte Evan Nolan aged 21 years died of wounds on September 20th 1918 in hospital at Rouen France. He served with the 59th Battalion and is buried at St Sever Cemetery in Rouen. Black leather bound folder with gold coloured writing in centre front of border. Folder contains a tribute document and photograph of soldier.To Mr & Mrs John Nolan Carboor 1st February 1921.pte evan nolan, carboor, wwi, 59th battalion

A Legacy badge that was issued by some Clubs to widows, using the term Torch Bearer. Possibly from Legacy Club of Sydney. 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.Enamel badge in the shape of the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with white, red and blue enamel, and the words Torch Bearer in gold. Fastening is a safety pin style clasp.Imprinted on reverse 'AJ Parkes' who were the manufacturer.badges, widows

An example of a Melbourne Legacy Widow's Badge. These were worn by widows to identify themselves at events. Although the date is unknown it is an earlier example of the badge than the lapel pin at 01701. 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.A record of the badge given to widows when they join Legacy.Gold brooch of the Legacy torch with red enamel containing the words Melbourne Legacy Widow mounted on a gold bar with a brooch pin.Imprinted with 'Stokes Melb' on reverse.widows, membership

An example of a War Orphans Appeal button badge. These badges were a precursor to the Legacy Badge appeals that occur annually. The age of this badge is not known, possibly from the 1940s. 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.An example of an early Legacy badge that was sold in the 1940s to raise money for war orphans.Round metal button badge with white background and the Legacy torch and wreath in a stapled in cardboard and plastic cover.Printed in red text 'War orphans appeal. Lest We Forget. 1/-'legacy appeal, fundraising

An example of a badges issued by Legacy exclusively for the Torch Society members. The Torch Society are people that have made substantial donations to Melbourne Legacy and/or have left a bequest to Legacy in their Will. 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. Example of a rare badge given in thanks to a small number of benefactors. Torch shaped Legacy badge, it is made of gold coloured metal with red enamel flame and around the word Legacy. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.torch society, bequest, benefactors