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

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

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

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

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

"VX35497 Pte T.W. GOLDSWORTHY" was a POW at Sandakan and died there on 20 April 1945. Refer also to Cat 3226.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". Also, there is the King's memorial scroll for the death of "Pte T. W. Goldsworthy" Aust. Military Forces. Also, there is a B & W portrait of VX35497 Pte T.W. Goldsworthy, 2/5 Hygiene section. He is in uniform. Also, 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

A large fabric flag of the Legacy logo. It would be used on many occasions to identify and promote Legacy. 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. The flag was used in many events up to at least the early 1990s to promote Legacy. An example of the Legacy logo being used on a flag.Commercially made Legacy Flag. Legacy symbol appliqued onto yellow background. Flag rings attached.legacy promotion, logo

An example of a badge issued by Legacy in 2023 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 badge given in thanks to a small number of benefactors. Badge released in 2023 for the Torch Society of Melbourne Legacy. It is made of gold coloured metal with a separate butterfly clutch.torch society, benefactors, bequests

Examples of a Junior Legacy Melbourne Badge. These were worn by junior legatees. The age of the pins are not known. One has a safety device to protect wearers from the sharp point of the pin. 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 junior legatees when they joined Legacy.Gold lapel stick pin x 12 of the Legacy torch with blue enamel containing the words Junior Legacy Melbourne.Imprinted 'Stokes' on reverse.junior legatee, membership

An example of a Junior Legacy Badge, it has tarnished to this dark colour. 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.A record of the badge given to junior legatees when they joined Legacy.Tarnished lapel stick pin of the Legacy torch and the words Junior Legacy.Imprinted 'Stokes Melb' on reverse.junior legatee, membership

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Also a leaflet from 1964 showing the styles and colours of badges and their donation value. 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 in the 1960s to raise money for Legacy's work.A set of Legacy Appeal badges with Legacy torch and wreath issued prior to 1966 and a leaflet from 1964.White oval badge has '£1 AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse. Brown badge has '£25 Angus and Coote' on reverse. Pale blue badge has '£50 Angus and Coote' on reverse. Green oval badge has '£10 "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Brisbane' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week