Badge produced by The Met to identify employees who were qualified trainers, mainly for Tram Drivers. They also undertook other training. Has the second version of the The Met logo on the top of the badge. Made by Lega Melbourne. See also item 7899 for a Depot Trainer badge.Demonstrates a The Met, Senior Depot Trainer badge.Badge - enamel brass with a securing pin on the rear.badges, training, depot trainers, the met

Digital image of Greensborough Calisthenics College badge, circa 1970. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of enamelled metal badge, white and yellow with gold writing. "Greensborough Calisthenics College" and logo.badges, greensborough calisthenics club

Digital image of Greensborough Cricket Club badge, circa 1967. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of enamelled metal badge, white and green with gold writing. "Greensborough Cricket Club" and cricket logo.badges, greensborough cricket club

This badge was found in a garden in Arnold Street, Bendigo. Not clear if WW1 or WW2, more likely WW1.Brass Badge. It has some evidence of writing that was originally on it. Moulded onto the front is the Aust Coat of Arms. Around the circumference are the words "Volunteered for Active Service" "Issued by Department of Defence" Medically Unfit. The rear has two loops welded in.On rear "Badge 60369."aust dept defence, badge

Badge Wallet likely to have been used by Legatee or Legacy Widow to carry and display Legacy Badges for sale to the public during Legacy Week. Wallet contains: 5 x $1 badges (pink) 9 x $5 badges (yellow) 4 x $10 badges (blue) 5 x $20 badges (green) 5 x $25 badges (orange)Representative of portable badge selling kit for Legacy Week when the widows were asked to take a small set of badges to sell.Black leather two-fold wallet with '5' embossed on front in gold lettering. Green felt inside with 28 Legacy Badges of various colours and shapes attached.fundraising, badges

The badge belonged to Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX 25591 2nd AIF. Refer 546.2 for service history also 1028.2, 1029.2P.Badge, TPI, set inside a perspex block, front and rear of block is black but enables to see badge."Life subscriber TPI, Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association"badges, tpi, incapacitated

Issued to the closest female relative of those on active service abroad, during World War 2. The number of stars on the bar suspended below the badge indicates the number of relatives involved in the war effort.Female Relative Badge 1941. Issued by Commonwealth Government. A242392.badges, military badges

To identify AFB staff, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Assocation for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'H.M. Lightfoot Centre' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with white background and black writingassociation for the blind, badges

Badges awarde to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details..1).2) Returned and Services League of Australia Life Membership badges, gold crown at top, RSL shield in gold, white, red & blue, rear has a long pin for attachment, numbered on rear..1) “V1860”, “Badge remains property of the League” .2) “V2012”, “Badge remains property of the League”life membership, rsl, wiles

This Para Smock was worn by 'Dutchy' Holland (MBE) as a RAAF Warrant Officer PJI during his time at PTS Williamstown. The badges were collected by him from para units and para training units world wide.WW2 Dennison Parachute Smock owned by 'Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland RAAF PJI with numerous parachute qualification and unit badges.Brass plaque on wooden display-hanger reads: RAAF Warrant Officer PDS (Dutchy) Holland, MBE . This Parachute Jump Smock was worn by him as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his time at the RAAF Parachute Training School, Williamtown, NSW. The badges were collected by him from units world wide.parachute training, badges, world war 2, memorabilia

A gold coloured metal Junior Legacy Club badge patch that was given to Junior Legatees. Date is unknown but probably from the 1950s or 1960s. This badge was donated to Legacy after it was found in an charity shop. It was photographed and sent to a former Junior Legatee as a replacement for their badge that had broken. No longer have an example in the archive.A record of the membership badge given to Junior Legatees when they joined Legacy.Gold Junior Legacy Club badge on a bar with safety pin and chain.Imprinted on back "Stokes".junior legatee, jlc, badges

Digital image of Montmorency Bowling Club badge, circa 1980. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of enamelled metal badge, green with gold writing and wattle logo. "Montmorency Bowling Club" and wattle logo.badges, montmorency bowling club

Badge distributed by Nunawading City to promote 'Friends of Nunawading Libraries'.Round cream badge with stylised book in the centre promoting Friends of Nunawading Library.FONL - Friends of Nunawading Librariesnumismatics, badges

Multicoloured souvenir badge produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Kew Festival in 2004Souvenir festival badge with a purple background superimposed with orange 'script' stating 30 Years. In the centre of the badge the Kew Festival is named as the organising body"30 Years / Kew Festival"kew festival, souvenirs, badges

Camp shirt for Paul Reeves and his brother|1st Heatherdale Scout Group in the 70'sOne maroon sleeveless scout jacket (camp shirt) gold fringe around neckline and armholes. Many badges sown on both front and back from Australia and overseas. Yellow flag shape on back West Australian Contingent 1976 -77 11th Australian Jamboree Melbourne.Many badgescostume, male ceremonial, numismatics, badges

A President badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'President' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. Enamel blue badge with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges

Digital image of Girl Guides Badge, 1986, awarded for participation in a Family Fun Day.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of cloth badge, blue with gold writing in cellophane package."Greensborough L.A. / 1986 Family Fun Day" with Girl Guides Australia logo.girl guides, badges

The badge belonged to the Donor's father - Bill Irvin, who was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove trams in Ballarat. The Union badge confirmed membeship of the Union and was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Has a strong association with Bill Irvin, SEC tram driver of the 1930's and demonstrates the importance of being a union member at the time and the badge provided by the unionAustralian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. Has a hole in the top of the badge for a steel ring or a method of attachment to a uniform. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "BL 42", possibly indicating Ballarat and badge number. On the base of the badge has words "Wittenbach " cast into the badge. tramways, trams, unions, badges, atea, employees, bill irvin

Pink and white enamel on tin badge promoting and sold at a Kew Festival.Circular tin badge with white lettering on pink background"I'm a Kewite"kew festival, souvenirs, badges

Badges were in a group of items possibly related to Cat No 3596..1) Badge, metal, association, red / white / blue. Centre has rifle, anchor & wings, No 77 member 1977. .2) Badge, metal, association, red / blue, centre has wings, anchor & Rising Sun, 1978 denoting membership. .3) Badge, metal, association, gold / blue / white, centre has anchor, wings, Rising Sun version, 79 meaning member that year. Badges are different sizes..1) Front: “MILDURA RSL MEMORIAL CLUB 77” Back: “442” .2) Front: “CLAYTON 1978 RSL CLUB” Back: “927” .3) Front: “CLAYTON RSL CLUB 79” Back: “Not transferable”badges, rsl, membership

The badges were first issued in 1940 to the nearest female relative of a soldier on Active Service. Each star on the bar represents one person. This badge was issued to Billy Birds Mother. William (Billy) Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer 1601. William Bird was born on the 15th of April 1924, enlisted in the AIF on the 19th of October 1942 when he was 18 years of age. He was discharged from the 2/14 Australian Infantry Battalion on the 21st of August 1946. Female Relative Badge. The Badge has a Map of Australia in the centre surrounded by two sets of laurel leaves.It is topped by a Crown. The Bar is suspended beneath the medallion by rings with one five pointed star on the bar."To the Women of Australia" The rear of the Badge has "Issued By Commonwealth of Australia A182120" numismatics-badges, female relative

Two Rising Sun Hat badges1. Rising Sun Hat badge, Rising Sun depiction, crown in centre with scroll underneath. Rear has two lugs. 2. Rising Sun Hat badge, Rising Sun depiction, crown in centre with scroll underneath. Rear has two lugs and pin.1. & 2. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.badges, ww2

To identify AFB General Committee members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'General Committee' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with black writing on white background and AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

.1) Hat badge, Rising Sun, pressed blackened brass, rising sun depiction with crown centre, under in scrolls "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". On rear two lugs, sewn onto the lugs is a piece 1914 - 1918. Star Ribbon. .2) Lapel badge, Rising Sun, pressed blackened brass, 2 lugs and pin. Same as 2234.2 .3) Same as .2) .4) Badge, Life membership 39th Battalion. Top is oval shape of badge, grey surround with brown over red with "39" centre. Under in a scroll is "Life Membership". On rear is pin and clip. .5) Badge, R S L membership metal centre is a 3 figures. In blue circle around figures is "Returned, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen". under in red scroll is "Imperial League of Australia". Top is crown with "93" denoting membership 1993. Rear has a pin attachment. Badge number stamped on. ,5 "Badge remains property of the league V 75371”badges, memmbership, uniform, rsl, rising sun

00524.1Pacific Island Regt collar badge queens crown 00524.2 Shoulder title brass with Indian writing 00524.3 Anodised officers pip

This was one of the many badges issued to celebrate the Federation of Australia. The colonies of Australia were federated into the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 The first parliament was held in Melbourne in May, 1901. In the newly established capital of Australia, Canberra, the federal parliament sat in 1927. This of minor interest as a memento of the centenary of Australian Federation.This is a gold coloured metal stylised map of Australia and a star . The perimeter of the map is raised and links to the star. The reverse has a lapel badge mechanism. It is attached to a piece of white card with text. Federation Badge 2001federation of australia

Female Relative Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during World War 11. Each star on the bar below the badge represents a son or relative on active service.Circular badge with a central wreath surmounted with a crown. Within the wreath is an inscription TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA. with another wreath within, containing outline of Australia . A bar with a gold star is suspended below the main badge . Issued by the C'wlth Govt. AF 5519 G&E Rodd 1940world war 11, 1939-1945, badges

Small badge issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Parliament of Victoria in 2006.Small enameled badge with butterfly clip on back, presented on card.badges, victoria - parliament, victoria - politics and government

The Henley on Snowy was a water carnival held on Saturday, 14th December, 1918. "It included a procession of decorated cars, buggies, etc., fancy costumes and sets, which left the township at 12.30. At 1 p.m. there was a speculator display of decorated boats. A luncheon, also afternoon tea and tea, was served by the ladies of the Red Cross, and the stalls were in the hands of the Comforts Fund girls." (ref Snowy River Mail 8.11.1919) Half of the proceeds were to go to the local Repatriation fund, the other half to be divided equally between the Y.M.C.A. and the Comforts' League. Unfortunately the carnival was not as successful as promised and the funds raised were not substantial. (More info. from O.D.H.S. May 2008 Newsletter by John Phillips)These badges are part of a historical local event. Two small paper Local Repatriation badges. They have a picture of a boat on the Snowy river and "Henley on Snowy- Orbost". 554.1 has a ribbon attached.henley-on-snowy water-carnival repatriation-funds