Historical information

Flagstaff Hill is a maritime museum which draws on the rich maritime history of the region. It is situated overlooking Lady Bay in Warrnambool and is designed to represent the town of Warrnambool in around the 1870-80’s As well as paid staff on site it enjoys a large volunteer group who do various tasks around the village from tours to maintenance and recording of information. This badge recognises the contribution of one such volunteer.

Significance

An item which recognizes effort in the local community.

Physical description

Round gold edged medal with picture of lighthouse and flagstaff surrounded by red with gold lettering. Number engraved on back.

Inscriptions & markings

698 engraved on back. Port of Warrnambool Villager 1850. Flagstaff Hill