Historical information
Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history.
Part of the HEWSTON Collection WW1 & WW2.
Physical description
.1) Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service, round with Crown on top, centre has Rising Sun depiction with AIF under.
.2) Badge, Rising Sun lapel, blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear.
.3) Badge, shoulder, Australia curved shape, blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear.
Items relate to No 40 H E HEWSTON 3rd PNR BN AIF.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) “Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service No 209185”
.2) “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”
