Historical information

This badge was awarded to Joan Cahill in 1948 for serving full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army Service.
During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service were she rose to the rank of Corporal.

Physical description

Gold metal badge with wing, rising sun and anchor design, crown at top.

Inscriptions & markings

OBVERSE: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA',
REVERSE: '1948 / ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT / A307351 / AMOR / SYDNEY