Historical information

It is presumed that the 'A.C.F.' on two of these badges stands for 'Australian Comforts Fund'. The Australian Comforts Fund was one of two wartime welfare groups recognized by the Australian Government. The other was the Australian Red Cross. The Australian Comforts Fund was established in 1916 to co-ordinate the welfare efforts to assist Australian servicemen and women in World War One. It was dissolved in 1920 and re-established in 1939. It was staffed largely by women volunteers and supplied such articles as singlets, socks, pyjamas, toiletries, writing materials, tobacco and Christmas hampers to servicemen and women. It also offered recreational facilities and rest rooms etc in Australia for service personnel. It was closed in 1946. These badges were issued, two in 1941, as part of fund-raising for the Australian Comforts Fund.

Significance

These badges are interesting mementos of the welfare work undertaken in World War Two by the Australian Comforts Fund.

Physical description

Two six pointed star badges which are enamelled in red and have plain metal edge.

Inscriptions & markings

.1 ACF 1940 with P J King on the reverse. .2 ACF 1941 with P J King on the reverse.