Historical information

Female Relatives Badge inscribed with the date 1940 and number 61898. It was manufactured by G & E Rodd 1940.

The Female Relative Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during World War II. Each star on the badge represents a son or relative on active service.

Significance

Believed to be the property of Mrs Ellen Clark whose son W.C Clark VX34546 was on active service.

Physical description

Circular badge with a central wreath surmounted by a crown. Within the wreath is the inscription 'TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA', with another wreath within containing an outline of Australia. A bar with a central star is suspended below the main badge. The reverse is impressed with a serial number and the maker's details. A safety pin on a chain is attached to Kings Crown and there is a clasp attached to the reverse.

Inscriptions & markings

The reverse bears an impressed serial number '61898'. It is further marked 'ISSUED BY THE CWLTH GOVT/ G&E Rodd / 1940'.