Badge, Legacy Shield Team Shoot Badge

Historical information

An example of a Legacy badge issued to participants in a clay target shooting competition. It appears it was an event organised by Legacy as a social event for Legatees.
An article in the Weekly Bulletin in April 1963 shows there was a Clay Target Shoot day at the Point Cook RAAF Station. The winners of the first Legacy Shield was the Croydon Gun Club. The event raised £425 and was going to be an annual event.
The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.

Significance

A record of a badge made for a sporting competition that Legacy participated in.

Physical description

Gold badge x 2 of the Legacy torch with black, red and white enamel containing the words Legacy Shield Team Shoot.

Inscriptions & markings

Imprinted 'AT Webb Son' or 'Webb Melb' on reverse. One has been inscribed with the year 1963.

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