In the Second World War there was only one badge issued to the nearest female relative of members of the RAN, the Australian Imperial Force (including members of the Australian Army Nursing Service), and the Royal Australian Air Force on active service abroad. Stars displayed on a bar suspended below the badge represented the number of relatives involved in the war effort. Authority for the issue of the badge in the Second World War was issued under AIF Order 200 dated 14 February 1941.Metal badge with crown on top & bar underneath with 1 star.'TO THE WOMAN OF AUSTRALIA'. Map of Australia in centre of wreath. On reverse side issued by the Commonwealth Government. No 'A100853' world war two, royal australian air force, australian imperial force, australian army nursing service

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

Black plastic frame with 3 badges 2 beer labels 1 Beer coupon and two photos of soldiers drinking beerMaterial badge of Australian Military Forces, Material badge of British Forces Commonwealth, Material badge with crown and commonwealth. Paper label from Asahi Beer and Kirin Brewery Company Lager Beer. Paper coupon from Asahi Beer Hall. 2 photos of soldiers with beer

To identify AFB staff members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a silver background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the logo and above the staff members name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit to the right of the symbol, whilst 'Braille & Talking Book LIbrary' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Rose Blustein. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

From the 1960's this beret badge (in lieu of the official metal badge) was worn by officers of the Regiment as field dress. It was an individual purchase rather than official issue.Cloth Regimental beret badge. Coloured metallic thread on black stiff fabric backing.badge, 4/19 pwlh

Badge "A" for ANZAC. Worn on sleeve of the Colour Patch, issued to those who served on Gallipoli.Badge of letter "A" with two rings on back to attach to uniform.badge, anzac

Collection of Australian Military Forces badges, buttons and patches.Mounted on white cardboard 7 badges - three rising sun badges, two Australia badges, a crown above wings, star with the number 2 in the centre, two patches - red/black and red/brown - two gold coloured different sized buttons - large button with crown and anchor and small button crown and wings. Australia Commonwealth Military Forcesamf badges, unit colour patches

This Legacy badge is one of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus from the organisations in which he was involved. The badge was made by A.J. Parkes of Brisbane, an Australia-wide firm that has been making badges for over a century. The $2' and "£1" (one pound) embossed on the back dates the badge dates the badge to the year 1966 when Australian money was in the process of converting from pounds and pence to decimal currency's dollars and cents. It is interesting to note that the dollar sign "$2" has two vertical lines through the 'S', but the Australian currency sign for a dollar has only one vertical line. The badge may have been produced before the date of decimal conversion, which began on February 14th, 1966. A J Parkes may have ordered the badges before the published use of the dollar symbol. The set of badges is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This badge is significant for connecting Doctor Angus to organisations that he supported. It is also historically significant for representing Australia's conversion to decimal currency. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Legacy Appeal badge; an oval-shaped metal and enamel badge, white enamel on gold, with the Legacy symbol of a flaming torch in the centre. It has a vertical stick pin and inscriptions on the back. It was made by A.J. Parks, Brisbane. The badge was given to a donor of $2 (£1 or one pound) to Legacy. This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus. the set represents organisations that he was involved in, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Embossed: "PARIVETTE 77-“ "A J PARKES" "BRISBANE" "£1" (one pound) "$2” (2 dollars) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, badge, legacy badge, organisation badge, a.j. parkes, donor's badge, £1 badge, $2 badge, 14th february 1966, australian decimal conversion, brisbane, legacy appeal, w.r. angus collection

Items issued to either R.G Bennetts No’s 119452, 36088 RAAF, R.R Bennetts No A312177 RAAF. Badges represent rank..1) Badge Cloth RAAF Khaki Background with Dark Blue Propeller .2) Badge Cloth RAAF Khaki Background with Light Blue Propeller .3) Badge Cloth RAAF Dark Blue Background with Light Blue Winged Bird.badges, raaf, accessory, rank raaf

This badge is possibly the earliest example of the membership badge of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. The simple discreet design compared to later versions by Stoke suggest it was possibly made in the early post-war 1920s period when resources would have been limited.Earliest known example in the MTSV Collection of an LHLG badgeOval dark blue enamel badge with "LHLG" in large writing at the bottom and "LADIES HARBOUR LIGHTS GUILD" in smaller font running across the top. "K.G. LUKE MELB" on back of badge"LHLG" "LADIES HARBOUR LIGHTS GUILD" "K.G. LUKE MELB" k.g. luke, badge, lhlg, ladies harbour lights guild, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen

Ernest OLD. Records show that he enlisted for the Boer War No 2356 on 11.7.1902 in the 2nd Australian Commonwealth Horse age 27 years. On 10.8.1912 he enlisted in the 17th Aust Light Horse No 84004 D Troop A Sqd. He then enlisted in the AIF No 77, 13th LH, HQ & Machine Gun Section aged 40 years on 22.12.1914. Embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915. Embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised 24.12.1915 with Parotitis / Mumps. Hospitalised 23.1.1916 with Debility. Transferred to 2nd Pioneers 14.3.1916. Embark for France 19.3.1916. WIA 14.11.1916 GSW thighs severe. Medically downgraded to C3. Returned to Aust 20.12.1917 re wounds and overage. Discharged from the AIF 27.3.1918. He then went back into 17th LH until 1933 with the rank WO 2 in Stores.Australian Lighthorseman Slouch Hat with pugaree, emu plume, badge & leather chin strap with metal buckle. The badge has the devil above a half wreath of leaves on a round red Petersham On Badge: "13/ALH" Handwritten inside crown: E. Old 7' (Size) Adelaide HATS COY 1028armed forces, military uniform, costume, hats, australia, male

Unit badge mounted on wooden plaqueBadge - Square on blue background surrounded by the words (left) National 51, (top) Servicemen's, (right) Association 72, (bottom) Navy Army Airforce. (Central) Over map of Australia are the crown, crossed swords, eagle, anchor. Plate below badge reads - Eastern and Yarra Valley/ Sub-Branch/ Chartered 29 November 1998

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

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $50. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with dark navy blue enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

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 badge belonged to Mr Lindsay Enderby.Black, white and gold enamel shield shaped Victorian Local Preacher's badge."LPA"

The items relate to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Ca No’s1640, 1641, 1642. Item .1) was referred to as a "Sweetheart Badge" made from two uniform badges. .1) Badge, Rising sun lapel, blackened brass, soldered onto a "Australia" shoulder badge. .2) Badge, brass, circular with Rising Sun in centre and crown atop, "Returned from Active Service". 2 lugs on rear. .3) Button, brass, round with map of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside. 1 lug on rear. .4) Badge, RSL membership with 2 soldiers in centre. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. 2 lugs on rear with brass plate..2) "21552" .4) "V64773"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft-brassware, rsl, badges

WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. Small clasps hung at the bottom to denote how many husbands, brothers etc were serving, missing on this one. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Badge, grey metal, blue background with grey print on front of badge with clasp / pin fastener."Issued by Department of Defence, To Women of Australia, For duty done".numismatics - medals, military history, badges, women

Fundraising badge from World War I. Red Triangle Days were held in both Australia and New Zealand to raise money for the Y.M.C.A. The earliest references to Red Triangle Days seem to be from 1917.This Badge is an example of the general community support for organizations providing aid to the Soldiers in WW1Triangle enamel BadgeFor God King and Countrywwi, fundraising, y.m.c.a., red triangle day, moorabbin shire, cheltenham, bentleigh, market gardeners, early settlers

This badge was one issued to members of a club associated with the Liberty Theatre Cinema in Warrnambool. It probably dates from the 1950s. The Liberty Theatre was in Lava Street (now a Coles Store) and was opened in 1939. It was a single storey building accommodating 722 people. It closed in 1956. This badge is of interest as a souvenir of the Liberty Theatre, a cinema that was operating in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century. This is a round metal badge with blue and red lettering and two stars on a cream-coloured background. There is a metal clip at the back of the badge. The badge is much rusted and stained. Liberty Theatre Cinema Club Memberliberty theatre, warrnambool

Badges relate to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4. .1) .2) Badge rank, metal blackened brass, crown shape with 2 lugs on rear for uniform attachment. .3) .4) Badge rank, metal , blackened brass, crown shape with 2 lugs on rear for uniform attachment. Badge fitted to a circular metal disk with a split pin through . badges, rank, insignia raaf

School badge from Watsonia Technical School, circa 1990. Watsonia High and Technical schools were merged to form Greensborough College in 1990.Digital colour photograph of a school badgewatsonia technical school, badges, greensborough college

Cream badge with black lettering 'Association for the Blind' around the upper edge, 'Mrs Kath Martini' in larger font in middle, and 'Kooyong' on the lower edge.Round cream badge with black writingAssociation for the Blind Mrs Kath Martini Kooyongbadges, association for the blind

Badge issued to students of Eltham Higher Elementary School in celebration of the opening of the school building in 1928eltham higher elementary school, school badge, 1928, badge, button

The club was founded 1916. The letters HTEC have been formed into a central logo. The badge indicated that the person was a member of the club, established primarily for social and welfare purposes. See item 5178 for a set of rules and 5942 for another badge.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the "Hawthorn Electric Tramways Club".Badge -- metal with navy blue back and logo for the "Hawthorn Electric Tramways Club. Has a steel ring through the eyelet or hole at the tope of the badge. Stamped with the number 67 and "Stokes & Sons Melbourne" on rear. tramways, trams, badges, hawthorn depot, htt, personnel, welfare

These badges were issued to a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club for the season1957-1958 and includes a male member’s badge and the lady’s badge issued to him. Horse race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement (late 1840s) and the Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854. Races were first held at the current site of the Warrnambool Racecourse in the late 1850s. Today the chief event of the Warrnambool racing calendar is the May Racing Carnival, held over three days and featuring the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase.These badges are retained as examples of Warrnambool Racing Club members and ladies badges of the late 1950s..1 A metal badge, four sided, in an irregular shape. The outer rim has gold edging and there is an image in green, red and white of a horse and rider clearing a hurdle. The gold lettering has a white background. At the top of the badge is a metal ring with a brown cord with a metal fastener attached. .2 A gold-coloured badge in the shape of a triangle with gold lettering. This is attached to the brown cord of badge .1 above. .1 Warrnambool Racing Club. Not Transferable. Season 1957-58. 161. Stokes .2 W.R.C. Lady. Season 1957-58. 161. Stokes warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge

Badge was given to mothers who had children serving on active duty in WW2. The number of stars on the bar signified the number of children serving. The number on back allowed traceability.Circular black badge with bar hanging off. Bottom with one star. Pin on back. Small crown on top of badge. Engraved "To the Women of Australia" and on back A.219253 and issued to Commonwealth Government.passchendaele barracks trust, badge, ww2

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $100. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. 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 made of gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape. It is in a small plastic presentation box with black base, clear cover and black velour tray. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchEmbossed '$100' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week