Significance
A badge such as this one would be used by band members and their supporters to indicate attachment to the band and to have as a keepsake in later years. The badge is of interest as an item connected with one of the long-running organizations in Warrnambool’s cultural and musical history and will be useful for display.
Physical description
This is a metal badge with blue and gold enamelling and an image of pipes and a drum on the front. There is a bar at the back so that the badge can be attached to clothing or other material.
Inscriptions & markings
Front: ‘Warrnambool & District Pipes and Drums’
Back: ‘Action Badges’, ‘Sydney, 502 4077’
