Historical information

This badge appears to have been made in World War Two and may be an example of trench art made by a soldier serving overseas. The piece labelled ‘Australia’ may have come from another badge belonging to that soldier.

Significance

This badge has no known local connection but is of interest as a memento of World War Two.

Physical description

Semi circular stylised badge with background forming the letters AIF. Australia is on a slightly rounded bar in the front of the letters. Hole in upper left corner.

Inscriptions & markings

AIF as background. Australia printed on banner at the front.