Historical information

Items issued to John Michael Martin No 2396 A.I.F. Refer Cat No 4567.3 for his service details and true identity.

Physical description

.1) Badge, brass, round with Crown at top, “Returned from Active Service”, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment.
.2) badge, round, metal, centre has crown and lettering, rear has one single long pin.
.3) Badge, metal, plaque shape, coloured, Crown at top with RSL membership clip “1919” denoting a member in 1919.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Front, “Issued by Department of Defence, Returned from Active Service A.I.F” Rear stamped “187836”.
.2) Front, “For King and Empire, services rendered”, rear stamped “92849”.
.3) Front, “Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia”, stamped on rear, “R1197”.