The badge was issued by the Victorian branch (indicated by the 'V' on the reverse) of the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women and is referred to as The Badge of Unity or Tri-Services badge, uniting the armed services of Australia; the Army (rising sun), the Navy (anchor) and the Air Force (pair of wings). The number '57' on the crown represents the year of paid membership; 1957. The badge belonged to Dr W R Angus, who served in the Australian Army as a military doctor during WWII. It was made in Melbourne by Stokes in 1957, around 100 years after the firm was established by Thomas Stokes in Mincing Lane, Melbourne. The firm was operating from Caledonian Lane/Post Office Place in the 1950s. The badge is one of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus from the organisations in which he was involved. They are now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, surgeon and oculist. Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women was formed in 1944 to "entourage fellowship and assist those who have served". The organisation is open to members from Australia, British Commonwealth and Allied ex-service personnel. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material once belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) as well as 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 Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the responsibility of part-time Port Medical Officer 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 of Unity, or Tri-Service badge, is significant for connecting Doctor Angus with organisations that support men and women who performed military service for Australia. The badge was for membership with the organisation, which supports ex-servicemen and women of the three military forces; Army, Navy and Air Force. 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.Badge; a gold-coloured metal and enamel badge. The blue boomerang-shaped band is below an arch of blue, below a crown with a number and coloured red, white and blue. There are symbols in the centre; a rising sun, above a pair of wings, with an anchor in the centre of both. There is red and blue scrollwork behind the symbols. Inscriptions are on the front and back of the badge. There are two loops and pins on the back of the badge. It is a membership badge of the Victorian branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women and was made by Stokes in 1957. The badge has a Serial Number. This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr Angus and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.FRONT; “AUST. LEGION OF / EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN” On crown “57” REVERSE; “V” “13156" "STOKES” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, w.r. angus, badge, ladies’ badge, military service, stokes, melbourne, australian legion of ex-servicemen and women, membership badge, 1957 membership badge, ex=service personnel, heraldry, world war ii, second world war, tri-services symbol, badge of unity, rising sun, anchor, pair of wings

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Metal and enamel badge featuring a variant of the tri services symbol including a rising sun, anchor and a pair of wings. A blue enamel semicircle of scroll work is above this with the text 'AUST. LEGION OF' surmounted by an attached gilded crown and the number '46'. Below the wings is a boomerang shape with the text 'EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN'. on face of badge: 'AUST LEGION OF / EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN' on reverse of badge: 'K.G. LUKE MELB / V'35537'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, australian legion of ex-servicemen & women

The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women was a non-profit organisation formed to promote fellowship and support for veterans and families from Australia and British Commonwealth. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" (VFX128835).Metal badge with pin on back for fastening to a garment. The centre of the badge features a variant of the tri-services symbol - Rising Sun, anchor and pair of wings. A blue enamel semi-circle of scroll work is above with text “AUST LEGION OF”. Above is a gold coloured crown with number 49. Below tri services variant is a blue enamel V shaped banner with text “EX SERVICEMEN & WOMEN”. Recipient's member number engraved on back along with manufacturer's details.Engraved on back: “V27340” Stamped on back: “A.J. PARKES, BRISBANE”alva bennetts, bennetts collection, badge, aust legion of ex-servicemen and women

Event programme for the commemorative gathering to celebrate the 90th anniversary (1904–1994) of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV). Held at the Shrine of Remembrance on Saturday, 16 April 1994, beginning at 08:00 hours. The Shrine was chosen for it's importance to the extensive membership of the RACV, whether they be ex-service personnel or have family or friends who are. It was also chosen for it's symbolism of democracy and our obligation to provide a secure and free society for future generations. Part of the programme includes a donation slip to complete to contribute to the Shrine of Remembrance Restoration Appeal. Tri-fold programme on cream coloured card with dark blue print. Front cover displays the RACV symbol at the top, in the centre is a solid blue rectangle with ornate border above and below, inside the title is printed in cream. The channel nine symbol and the time and place are printed at the bottom in blue. All other parts of the programme contain text in black type with blue headings.'M76' [handwritten in blue ink top right corner of front page]commemorative ceremonies, melbourne shrine of remembrance, royal automobile club victoria, racv, shrine of remembrance restoration appeal