Historical information
This badge was first issued in 1953 and is identical to a Second World War badge.
Part of the Cooper Collection.
Physical description
Bronze 'Returned from Active Service' badge featuring the Tri-Services emblems (Anchor, Wings and Rising Sun) surmounted with a Queen's crown with a boomerang underneath.
Text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' on boomerang. Two lugs on reverse. A.442442 stamped on back along with makers mark.
Inscriptions & markings
Stamped on reverse 'A442442'. Embossed on reverse: 'ISSUED BY THE CWLTH GOVT, AMOR, SYDNEY'.