Plaque - RAAF Shield

Historical information

The badge of the Royal Australian Air Force is composed of the imperial crown mounted on a circle featuring the words Royal Australian Air Force. Beneath this is a scroll with the Latin motto 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' meaning "Through adversity to the stars", which is also used by Britain's Royal Air Force. Across the middle of the crest is a wedge-tailed eagle.

Physical description

Wooden plaque with a plastic insignia on it. Insignia reads Royal Australian Airforce. At the bottom reads PER ASTRA ARDUA-AD in black on a yellow background. In the middle of the insignia is an eagle.

Inscriptions & markings

Royal Australian Airforce. PER ASTRA ARDUA-AD

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