Historical information
Female Relative Badges were issued to the nearest female relative (usually wives or mothers) of those who engaged in active service overseas during the First and Second World Wars.
For active service abroad during the Second World War, a single badge was issued to the nearest female relative of members of the RAN, the Australian Imperial Force (including members of the Australian Army Nursing Service), and the Royal Australian Air Force. Stars displayed on a bar suspended below the badge represented the number of relatives involved in the war effort. Authority for the issue of the badge was given under AIF Order 200,14 February 1941.
This medal was given to Veronica ( White ) Roper in 1942 because her husband Alfred William Roper was a member of the Australian Army Signals Corp serving in New Guinea. Emma Olymphia Roper of Balaclava/ Ripponlea would also have received a medal like this with 4 four stars because her 4 sons were serving in the Australian Army 1939-45
Significance
This Military Medal was given to the wives and mothers of Australian Soldiers serving during World War 2 1939-1945
Physical description
Silver medal, engraved wreath of leaves, crown and map of Australia and pin clasp on back . A bar with one star is suspended
Inscriptions & markings
Around medal : For the Women of Australia
Back : Issued by the / C'wealth Govt. / A 135699 / Angus & Coote / 1942
Bar : star/ asterisk