Photos during Badge Week in September 2002. Various badge sellers around Melbourne, some of them in school uniforms and one photo is of an elderly badge seller that also helps in 1999 and 2000 and 2001.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2002.Colour photo x 4 of various badge sellers in Badge week.Printed on the back "No.< > 9660" which is the frame numbers and processing number. Negative numbers 7A, 9A, 14A, 15A.badge week, fundraising, legacy appeal

This reproduction of the first R.S.L. Badge is a Limited Edition released as a commemorative badge cira 1980-1990The First R.S.L. Badge/ This specially crafted lapel badge is a/limited edition replica of the very first/ R.S.L. badge which decorated our soldiers/ and sailors returning from WW1/ This badge was worn with Pride from/ 1919-1926 by the founding members of/ the R.S.L., as they Returned Home to a Victorious Australia./ Right side of paper: Oceanic Life is proud to present this commemorative Badge to you, as a small/ token of our continuing commitment to/ the Men and Women who have served/ their country. Reverse Sise left: Symbol of Oceanic Life Ltd./ Right side: The Returned & Services League/ Commemorative Lapel Badge/ Circ 1919-1926badge, r s l, commemorative, circa, 1980 1990

The Air Force Association was formed in Melbourne in 1919, by Mr H V Leckie. The Association was formed after Mr Leckie put an advertisement in the newspaper asking for interested former members of the Air Force Corps to meet him.This badge with the number 97277 on the reverse has belonged to a member of the Air Force AssociationA round shape with wings through the middle of the badge, Crown on the top of the badge, the centre is the Air Force red, white and blue. This badge has a pale blue across the bottom, Air Force Association.On the reverse of the badge Number 97277, K G Luke Melb.air force association,, 1919, raaf association, h v leckie

Used as an award and identifer for persons making blood donations.Oval shaped badge, gold with Australian Coat of Arms, Repatriation branding from the era and fastening pin on the back.Badge centre reads: REPATRIATION. Badge Edge Reads: REPATRIATION BLOOD DONOR.blood donor, community, australian coat of arms

The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively.The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country. Gold badge with white on outside, crown on top, blue circle in the middle with gold in centre, Has red banner at bottom.On front: 97 in crown. Returned Services League. Australia. On back: Badge remains property of League. Brim Melb. Vic. 18915australia, rsl, badge

Hat badge & 2 collar badges of the 4th Light Horse Regiment.x 3 gold coloured metal badges mounted on blue velvet coloured cards, featuring a kangaroo & motto. Hat badge & collar badges of 4th Light Horse Regiment. Each badge is attached via ring & split pin.numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust

Allied military badges collected during the Great War 1914 to 1918 by Private (Shoeing Smith) John BLAIKIE 2341 who was born at Wangaratta. He was a Blacksmith and at the age of 42 enlisted on May 28 1915. He embarked on August 10 1915 and served with the 14th Battalion. He returned to Australia in January 1918 and discharged as medically unfit on April 10 1918. Inset photograph is of John BLAIKIELarge collection of allied military badges collected during the campaigns in France, Belgium and Egypt in 1916-17 by John BLAIKIE 2341. A Blacksmith who at the age of 42 years enlisted in the Army and served during the first world war. On his return to Australia he was discharged medically unfit due to rheumatism and senility. He was a stalwart of Wangaratta RSL and his collection was present to the Sub Branch as a souvenir of the first world war.Brown timber frame in the shape of Australia containing a large collection of badges and small photograph Souvenir of the Worlds Great War 1914 to 1918 Military Badges Collected by J BLAIKIE 14th Batt 4th Div AIF In Belgium France & Egypt 1916-1917military badges, ww1

Presented to Williamstown High School students who became Prefects in the 1960s. This badge was presented to Iris Whitehurst (nee Webb).Metal badge enameled in black, red and yellow. Has a large P in the centre and Williamstown High School Hold Fast around the outside.Makers mark on back but too small to read.williamstown high school, prefects, 1960s, 1961, iris whitehurst, badges, iris webb

The RSS&AILA was the name of the RSL in 1956, called Returned Sailors and Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia. The Australian Imperial Service of Women’s Auxiliary of the RSL was formed by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the Australian Imperial Forces in the First World War (1914-1918). The auxiliaries grew from this beginning to raise money for the welfare of men and women who served and their widows and families. In Victoria, the RSL Women’s Council of Victoria is headquarters for Auxiliaries throughout Victoria. The aim of Women’s Council is to support the Auxiliaries, in assisting the Returned & Services League to give a helping hand to Service Members, their families and the wider community. RSL Sub-Branches and their Women’s Auxiliaries work together towards the same goals. As of August 2015 there are 64 Women’s Auxiliaries with approximately 1250 members. The Lara Ladies Auxiliary was disbanded in September 1952, due to not enough members to continue the auxiliary (the ladies from the beginning becoming too old – First World War). Those left promised to continue to support the RSL in all its future activities, which the ladies continue to do today as members and Associate members. Here is the last entry, dated 8th September, 1952: “Since our last meeting our President Mrs Marshall has passed away. It was decided that as there is not enough members to continue the Auxiliary the Lara Sub Branch was requested to have the Auxiliary disbanded. Assistance was promised the League by the ladies present in all its futher activities.” There were four present at this meeting. Signed by P. Walker, Hon Secretary and Treasurer.This badge is of historic significance as it represented a badge held by a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the RSL in 1956.A metal circular badge with outer blue rim with words R.S.S.&.A.I.L.A. Women's Auxiliary. Inner gold circle has blue Australian flag. At top of badge is 56.On the reverse side of the badge is the stamped number 6965

Army Black wool beret with leather trim. Silver circular badge- crown with flag on either side.Top section of badge (circle), under Crown - Australia. Directly below is a tank ,and below that is the shape of a Boomarang.On Badge; Australia ,Paratus. M (Medium)beret, australian army

nurses, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, staffing, workforce, patient careCircular red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'UNSHACKLE MENTAL HEALTH', the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo and an image of broken chains and shackles.nurses, mental health, nursing, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, funding

Badge or lapel pin for tram crews at the 1999 Qantas Grand Prix featuring a checkered flag and the front of a B class tram, with a card giving details or the item and signed by Russell Nathan as Chief Executive.Demonstrates a Swanston Trams badge given to crewsBadge or lapel pin made with a gloss painted finish and a pin with the retaining clip on the rear within a plastic packet and card. Two copies held. tramways, badges, grand prix, swanston trams, crews

world war 1 circa 1914 - 1915. WW1 Australian Infantry Forces, Circa 1914-1915. 3 Rising Sun Uniform badges same series, differing colour conditions. Badges engraved on front under crown "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". No identifying serial on the backs of the three. One badge has attachment pins at the back to be attached to a uniform. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces on all three of the badges. ww1, 1914-1915, australian infantry forces (aif), rising sun badges

The origins of the rising sun badge are disputed. Rising sun designs had appeared on early Australian colonial coins and military insignia decades before the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901, and may have represented the image of Australia as 'a young nation' and a 'new Britannia'.[2] As early as the 1820s, the symbol of a 'rising sun' was used by various progressive organisations, loosely characterised under the banner "Advance Australia". The rising sun crest used in the New South Wales colonial and State crests was taken from the crest used on the first Advance Australia Arms, circa 1821, and consistently since then.[3] The oldest known example is the 'Advance Australia' coat of arms. The 'Advance Australia Arms' (named because of the motto inscription) became widely used in New South Wales and the neighbouring colonies by private corporations and individuals. Although they never had any official status, they formed the basis for several official coats of arms, including the New South Wales coat of arms. The representation below was reputedly painted for Thomas Silk, the son of the captain of the Prince of Orange, a convict ship that visited Sydney in 1821. The symbol struck a chord with the pre-federation population and many examples still exist on colonial architecture.[4] Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac.Glass covered Rectangular Picture Frame showing the Evolution of the Rising Sun Badge of the Australian Army.Gives a brief rundown on the Evolution of Rising Sun Badge with 12 examples and explanatory notes

Camouflaged coloured East Timor United Nations armband with United Nations badge with the words at top of badge, United Nations and words below Nations Unies. Below the UN Badge is an Australian flag Badge with Australia written underneath the flag.United Nations badge in middle and underneath Australian flag with the word Australia underneathmilitary, army, royal australian army, timor, east timor, australian army, royal australian regiment, rar, united nations, un, cotton, made in china, armband, camouflage

The badge:-Rising sun with crown and anchor and chain. To qualify for this badge member must have seen active service overseas. Between 3rd September 1939 & 2nd September 1945.The badge is inscribed with "Returned From Active Service."

2 small Commemorative badges.1 circular badge depicting Two Servicemen under Australian Flag. 1 badge Laurel leaves surrounding Two Servicemen under Australian Flag and inscribed 1919.

Photos during Badge Week in September 2008. Photos show badge sellers including Army personnel and President Graeme Standish in Melbourne CBD.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008.Colour photo x 5 of various badge sellers in Badge week.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1820 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 14A, 16A, 18A, 19A, 21A (see also 00767, 00770, 00772).legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, army, adf personnel

NilMaroon Beret, wool with Black SAS Badge with inscription WHO DARES WINSSAS BADGE WHO DARES WINS

This commemorative badge identifying the wearer as a Girl Guide and was used in the 1970's and later. The Girl Guides "World Camps" was founded in 1924 and each subsequent "camp" was in other global countries. The Camp Baree was held in 1947/1948 in Pennsylvania in the USA. In Victoria, Australia, a Barree Regional location for Girl guides, encompasses the Kiewa Valley and its regions. Girl guides in rural areas covered the same developmental programs as in the city areas but the bush settings of annual camps did not have the same impact as for city based guides. The comradeship however, bringing together girls from a widely diverse background, was still a very important objective of the Girl Guide movementThe significance of this badge is that the Girl Guides held a World Camp in the Barree region which included the Kiewa Valley.This world wide attention(Girl Guides) to this region paid special attention to the "home side" girls and highlighted in particular those girls in the Kiewa Valley who participated in the Girl Guide movement. The ability to have such a personal contact with so many girls from so many world regions helped to break the somewhat isolated regional life. The fundamental lessons of the girl guides was and still is to enrich young girls knowledge of skills which provides self esteem, pride in achievements and the togetherness with like minded girls. Social barriers are left behind and good friendships are formed. Some of these friendships continued as life long links.This round badge made from brass and has coloured enamel sections outlining various "Barree Region" scenery. In the far distant horizon are snow capped mountains. These are coloured brown with white tipped summits.The central focus is a blue stream with a dark blue "gum" tree to the left and a brass etched tent pegged onto green grass. These pictures are framed within a house structure. A red coloured boomerang lies under the "house" frame with the name of the region on it,"BARREE REGION" The badge is fastened onto a lapel or other clothing by two "L" shaped hooks extending from the back of the badge.On the front of the badge (on the sketched boomerang "BARREE REGION". On the back in raised lettering is"BERTRAM BROS MELB."societies, girl guides, barree region, metal identity badges

Army Aviation Blue Beret with cap badge depicting Eagle, Crossed Swords and Crown and Motto "Vigilence"Army Aviation Cap Badgeberet, army aviation

White metal button badge with printed plastic cover in many colours. There is a metal pin at the back to secure the badge to clothing. On Badge; "Subscriptions 1800 017 500" "EMERGENCIES 000" "Junior Officer"badge

Beret - Navy felt, ribboned band, Insignia Badge.Badge - Royal Australian Corps of Transport 'PAR ONERI'.passchendaele barracks trust, army beret, uniform

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A dark blue beret with Royal Australian Signals Corp hat badge.Royal Australian Signal Corp Hat badge.royal australian signals corp, beret, vietnam

Used by Peace Keeping Forces in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea in the 90'sYellow United Nations floppy hat with United Nations Peace Monitoring Group Badge on front of hat. The Peace Monitoring Group badge has PEACE in black above the badge and Peace Monitoring Group in black beneath. The badge has a white dove on a blue background with black olive branch. Underneath dove is map of Papua New Guinea. Hat is circular and can be squashed up to fit in baggage. Made in China of cotton material.Has Peace Monitoring Group badge on front. Badge has black writing with white dove on blue sky with green olive branchhat, military, army, royal australian army, australian army, royal australian regiment, rar, united nations, un, cotton, made in china, bougainville, papua new guinea, yellow

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

Slouch hat issued to Peter James Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Slouch Hat, khaki fur felt with side turned up, complete with chin strap, pugaree and R.A.E Badge.On badge, “Royal Australian Engineers”headwear, slouch hats, r.a.e

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Shield shaped gold coloured metal badge with blue and white enamelling. Gold coloured centerpiece features three uniformed figures. A King's Crown with the number '99' is clipped to the top of the badge. Fastener attached to the back of the badge.Stamped on back: 'BADGE REMAINS PROPERTY OF THE LEAGUE'. Engraved on the back: 'V35086'badge, r.s.l., ian a. 'joe' lyons