Historical information

This award was given to Mrs Irene Hudson Bendigo Womens Auxiilary, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch for 40 years service in 1983. She was previously made a Life Member in 1975. Irene was President of the Auxiliary from 1977 - 1979.
Irene Florence Hudson died in 1991 and is buried at Eaglehawk Remembrance Park with her husband George Frederick Hudson 1894-1968 (5th Bn AIF S/N 60942).

Physical description

Merit badge, metals, colours are red, blue and gold, at the top in an arch shape is "RSL", centre in a shield design are 3 figures as per the RSL logo, under in a curve shape the word, "Merit", rear has a pin attachment and engraved.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear engraved, "Mrs I.F. Hudson". At the bottom in raised lettering, "STG SIL".