Historical information

See "Statement of significance"

Significance

The badge was issued to Catherine Kilmartin following the death of her son Leo who died as a P.O.W 20/02/ 1940

Physical description

Commonwealth of Australia war badge.Round, white metal badge bearing the image of a grieving woman with a laural wreath. A bar attached to the bottom has a star (brass) representing a child killed . A fine chain is attached to a safety pin.

Inscriptions & markings

For Australia 1942 A 13643