Returned from Active Service badges were issued to all Australian service personnel who saw active service. Issued to Mr ??? Service No:- 251845SignificantRound badge with crown on top. Brass. Front centre:- Rising sun emblem with AIF underneath. " Rim:- Issued by Dept. of Defence. Returned from Active Service. Rear:- 251845. Amour Sydney

These badges (often called "Discharged Returned Soldier Badges") were issued by the Department of Defence between 1914 and 1919, to indicate a soldier had returned from active service and been honourably discharged. Wearing the badge helped returned soldiers avoid being wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform. A specific number was stamped on the reverse of each badge and logged on the veteran's official service record. WW1 shows degree of animsity from some civiliand, and efforts of goverments to prevent it.A crowned gilt bronze badge with two lugs on back. The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown; below on ribbon, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; below, A.I.F; around, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The reverse has been stamped, 76689. military history, civilian life, identification

Very, original badge,Bronze. Returned from Active Service Badge, issued in 1920 to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy.See photo

Brass round medallion presented to Alex Taylor Returned from Active Service. A.Taylor. from Charlton Citizens 1939-1945

Issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. To enable individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while in civilian attire, where the wearing of a medal denoting such service is not appropriate or possible. The ability for veterans to wear a badge recognising the service and sacrifice involved in rendering war service to Australia is seen as befitting tribute to these veterans.links the three services as the ADFa tri-services brass badge (with an anchor, wings and Rising Sun) surmounted by the king's crown, with a boomerang underneath with the text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' The reverse of the badge has a pair of pin clips for attachment to the wearer's clothing.war service, ww2, recognition

Badge issued to all Military Personnel who have returned from Active Service.Small black badge on mounting plinth. Rough diamond shape. Crown on top of Rising Sun Emblem with anchor and chain below it. Engraving at bottom.Inscribed with "Returned from Active Service".badge, returned from active service, ww2

This badge was made in 1940 and has the number A12397, A indicated issued to an AIF member. These badges were issued to all Returned from Active Service Personnel between 1940 and 2012.The badge is an original and has been issued to a member of the AIF on Return from Active Service.Diamond shape bronze badge - on the front a crown, an anchor, rising sun, and wings. Underneath on a boomerang the words 'Returned from Active Service'. On the reverse - A12397, G & E Rodd 1940.badge, returned from active service

Issued to W. J. Woodyardhe Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. Its purpose is to enable individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while in civilian attire, where the wearing of a medal denoting such service is not appropriate or possible. The ability for veterans to wear a badge recognising the service and sacrifice involved in rendering war service to Australia is a befitting tribute to these veterans. As the award of the RASB is not governed by statute, it has been the practice of Australian Governments to determine conditions of eligibility for each conflict in accordance with the circumstances existing at the time. Contemporarily, it is awarded automatically with the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 and current Australian Active Service Medal http://www.vvaa.org.au/rasb.htmBrass Returned from Active Service Badgeactive service, returned from active service badge, r.a.s. badge

Returned from Active Service badge issued to Pte Robert Raymond O'Donahoo. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for Pte "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" (No. 1399).Round bronze coloured badge. badge is topped with a King's Crown. Rising Sun in the centre over the letters A.I.F. Around the edge in raised lettering: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE - ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE. Two loops with clips on back. Issue number stamped on back.Stamped on back: '19668'.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, badge, ww1, returned from active service.

Brass Returned from Active service badgeFront Returned from active service Back A0077

This badge was first issued in 1953 and is identical to a Second World War badge. Part of the Cooper Collection.Bronze 'Returned from Active Service' badge featuring the Tri-Services emblems (Anchor, Wings and Rising Sun) surmounted with a Queen's crown with a boomerang underneath. Text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' on boomerang. Two lugs on reverse. A.442442 stamped on back along with makers mark.Stamped on reverse 'A442442'. Embossed on reverse: 'ISSUED BY THE CWLTH GOVT, AMOR, SYDNEY'.cooper collection, badge, returned from active service.

Badge No. 52330 issued to Colin McNeill, No.5771, of Camperdown, 14th Battalion. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Circular brass badge with King's crown at top. Centre features a Rising Sun over the letters A.I.F. The rear has two lugs for fixing to clothing. Lettering around edge of badge reads 'ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'.Stamped on back of badge:'52330'. Makers mark: 'STOKES & SON, MELB.'kevin john herdman, colin mcneill, badge returned from active service, ww1

All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history

The badges relate to Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 129, 130.3, 134..1) Returned From Active Service Badge; metal, brass, boomerang with rising sun and king's crown. .2) Badge, Australia; blackened brass with ring for fastening at each end..1) Returned from Active Service Badge No. 35085numismatics, badges, military, metalcraft, brassware

Badge was issued to returned WW1 service personnel who had seen active service. Personnel would wear this when in civilian clothing to avoid being wrongly accused of being disloyal for not being in uniform. Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge was issued to "Herbert Charles Nott" No 288. See catalogue No. 7816.4 for his service record.A gilt bronze badge topped with a KIng's Crown. Two lugs on back. Obverse has the Rising Sun behind a crown. Below on a ribbon, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. A.I.F. below. Around the badge "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE". The reverse has 57844 stamped below makers mark.Stamped on reverse: '57844'.cooper collection, badge, ww1, returned from active service, herbert charles nott

Badge issued to Peter James Dodd, refer cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Badge, Returned from Active Service, brass, consists of crown at top then depictions of wings, rising sun, anchor with boomerang under, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment.On front, “Returned from Active Service”. On rear, “403487 issued by the Commonwealth Govt”awards, badges, active service

Badge issued to K.W.Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and service history also 2195, 2196P.Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass, crown over Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor, Boomerang under. Rear has 2 lugs for clothing attachment.Front, "Returned from Active Service" Rear, "257624" "Issued by C/wealth Govt"badges, military, active service

At this point believed to have been issued to Allan Stanley Kohler 210028 RAAF, refer Cat No 10571.5 for his service details/Award, returned from Active Service Badge, bronze colour, has a crown at the top, Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor depiction, scroll at the bottom with raised text, the rear has two pins for attachment.On the rear, "AF 63351", on the front on the scroll, "Returned from Active Service".award, active service

item issued to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Badge, brass, returned from Active Service has crown at top over rising sun wings and anchor, boomerang shape under with text, rear has badge No, makers details and two lugs for jacket attachment.On front, "Returned from Active Service" On rear, "A447440", "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt"badges, active service, wiles

Issued to 148274 R.K. Mylonas, refer Cat No 10531.6 for his service details. Returned from Active Service Badge WW2, metal, depicts a Rising Sun, Anchor, Wings to represent the 3 Services, Crown on top with a boomerang shape under with text, rear has two pins with press on clips.On Boomerang, "Returned from Active Service". On rear," 974 Amor Sydney - issued by C/Wealth"award, returned, active service

Part of a series of items relating to the "Jackson family". .1) This is a WW1 badge, .2) is WW2Returned from Active service badges. .1) Badge brass round with crown at top, centre has Rising Sun with "AIF" under. Rear has two lugs and is stamped. .2) Badge brass has crown, Rising sun, wings and anchor, at bottom a boomerang with lettering, rear has two lugs and is stamped plus lettering..1) On front, "Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service" .2) On front, "returned from Active service" On rear, "95187", "AF Issued by the CWLTH Govt"badges, active service, ras

This badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Returned from Active Service Badge, brass, round with a crown at the top. Centre is the Rising Sun badge emblem. On the rear are two lugs for clothing attachment.Around the outside dia, “Issued by the Dept of Defence” , “Returned from Active service”. Centre of badge, “Australian Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes & Sons MELB, 61406”.military service, returned, history, metal work., ras, badges

Returned from Active Service No (187814) ? William J HUMPHREY (46) ? Battalion AIF.Brass coloured metal badge imprinted with Rising Sun motif & printing. Crown on top.Around edge: “ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES AIF”badge, active service, returned

Returned from Active Service badge. Maker - G and E Rood.Rising Sun badge (rising sun symbol, anchor, out-stretched wings) over boomerang. Gold coloured. Two rings affixed to back (no fastener) of badge. “Returned from active service badge”On rear, “A 1454”badges, ras

Triangular brass badge with anchor, wings, rising sun, King's crown and boomerangRETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE

Badge issued to Servicemen and women who returned from active duty overseas in recognition of their service. It is not clear who this WW1 Returned from Active Service badge belonged to at this point.Gold coloured round badge. Rising Sun emblem in centre with AIF below. Crown on top of circle. Around edge of outer edge "Issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from Active Service" from bottom. On back is small clip attached to two small metal hooks/rings.Inscribed "199561" on back. Also "Stokes & Sons".returned service badge, ww2

Returned from active service badge with King's Crown for service in WW2 and Korea. Numbered on the reverse. Symbols of Navy, Army and Air Force mounted above a boomerang. Also issued to the Nursing Service .

Issued to returned service personnel following WW2. This badge can be worn on the left lapel in civilian clothes.Brass badge in shape of a diamond. Each of the services are represented in the badge, Wings of Airforce, anchor for Navy & rising-sun for Army, with a crown in the centre.Around base: Returned From Active Service. Reverse side: A 1506returned service, badge

Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Copper badge. A crown at top over a stylised Rising Sun badge. Ships anchor at bottom with stylised wings spread out left & right placed over a boomerang.Words moulded into boomerang: "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Stamped on rear: "A12274"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft-copperware, rta