Historical information
The items relate to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Ca No’s1640, 1641, 1642.
Item .1) was referred to as a "Sweetheart Badge" made from two uniform badges.
Physical description
.1) Badge, Rising sun lapel, blackened brass, soldered onto a "Australia" shoulder badge.
.2) Badge, brass, circular with Rising Sun in centre and crown atop, "Returned from Active Service". 2 lugs on rear.
.3) Button, brass, round with map of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside. 1 lug on rear.
.4) Badge, RSL membership with 2 soldiers in centre. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. 2 lugs on rear with brass plate.
Inscriptions & markings
.2) "21552"
.4) "V64773"
