Historical information
These badges were issued from July 1st 1915. The number on the rear pertains to a register of persons who volunteered for active service but declared medically unfit. This badge was issued to W S SMITH.
Physical description
Badge: Volunteered for Active Service.
Inscriptions & markings
On rear - No. 3511
Centre of badge has the Australian Coat of Arms. Around the outside are words - Volunteered For Active Service. Inside that at top section are words - Issued by Dept of Defence. Below Coat of Arms are words - Medically Unfit.
