Historical information

Britain was bound by treaty to assist Belgium in times of war and in August 1914 came to Belgium's aid when that country was invaded by Germany. Great sympathy for the Belgians was engendered as news came of their plight and suffering under attack and in Australia this sympathy was reflected by the issuing of badges such as this to aid the war effort and to alleviate the suffering of the Belgians .

Significance

These badges are of interest as a reminder of the interest of Australia of the war in 1999914-18 as it affected Belgiium.

Physical description

.1 circular concave metal badge featuring the Belgian flag and text on a pale green background. There is a pin clip on the reverse.
.2 As above
.3 As above
.4 As above
.5 As above

Inscriptions & markings

.1 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR
.2 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR
.3 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR
.4 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR
.5 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR