Historical information

These badges were issued to members of the Gallipoli Legion
Badge 802 was issued to Sig. Henry Claude Roussac V23533 a veteran of Gallipoli 25Bn.

Significance

. G.L. over ANZACS means it is a "Gallipoli Legion"badge. Any person who> served there, not just at the landing, was eligible to join the legion and receive the badge.

Physical description

Brass badge with enamel face
Recto vertical stripes red white and blue with crown over
Verso brass with tab for pin

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse 68 within crown
G.L/
ANZACS
Reverse 802