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Accessory - IDENTITY DISKS & BADGES, 1943

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Historical information

Alan Telford VX146055 (born Maryborough, enlisted in the Field) in the 2nd AIF on 28.9.43 age 20 years. On discharge from the Army 13.2.46 he was a Pte in 41st Aust Landing Craft Coy.

Physical description

.1) Set of Metal Discs " ID " one round and one six sided joined by string.
.2) Brass Blackened " Rising Sun Badge "
.3) Brass Blacked " Australia " Shoulder Badge Curved in Shape

Inscriptions & markings

.1) VX 146055 Telford A RCAL A2
.2) Australian Commonwealth Military Forces
.3) Australia

Subjects

Identifier

357.3

Date made

1943

Materials

Metals, Cord

Measurements

Length: 3.5 centimetres, Width: 3.5 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/581aa0c7d0cdd11ed4c4a7b7

Accessed 4 June 2026

This record was last updated 6 months ago

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