Badge Lapel - AIF, D.J. King, 1942

Historical information

Badge possibly sold to raise money for totally incapacitated soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces during World War 11.
238 refers to

Significance

Historic because it is memoralibia from WW11. Social because it gives understanding as to how money was raised for incapicitated soldiers in WW11. It gives an understanding that everyone helped the cause and was involved in the war.

Physical description

Round brass lapel badge with enamel surface. Red outer border with black text. White inner with red and black text. Black rising sun logo. Small scroll on top with small ring for attachment

Inscriptions & markings

(Around brim) TOTALLY INCAPACITATED SOLDIERS (Centre) A.I.F / 1942
(On back) -(Centre) 238 (around rim) D.J.King (maker)

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