Historical information

The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively.

Significance

The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country.

Physical description

Gold badge with white on outside, crown on top, blue circle in the middle with gold in centre, Has red banner at bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

On front: 97 in crown. Returned Services League. Australia.
On back: Badge remains property of League. Brim Melb. Vic. 18915