Historical information

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.

Physical description

Metal badge with crown on top & bar underneath
with 1 star.

Inscriptions & markings

'TO THE WOMAN OF AUSTRALIA'.
Map of Australia in centre of wreath. On
reverse side issued by the Commonwealth Government.
No 'A100853'