Historical information

Legacy is an Australian organisation which was founded in 1923 to assist the widows of servicemen who had not returned from active service in World War One.
It now assists widows, widowers and their children whose parent died whilst serving during any conflict or subsequently.

Significance

These badges are an interesting memento of the means used by the organisation of Legacy to raise funds to assist widows, widowers and children of deceased service men and women

Physical description

.1 silver coloured metal inverted tear drop shaped badge featuring a torch with red flame and a blue scroll with text. There is a pin on the reverse.
.2,.3,.4, .5 silver coloured metal "figure eight" shaped badge featuring a torch with red flame and a blue scroll with text. There is a pin on the reverse.

Inscriptions & markings

.1 , .2, .3, .4, .5 LEGACY