Historical information

RSL Membership lapel badge issued to Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. Attached is a financial clip for 1970 the year in which he died. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.

Significance

Production of the large-scale brass badges ceased in 1921 and a scaled-down version was introduced to replace it.

Physical description

Shield shaped badge with crown on top. White enamel with blue circle in centre above red colour scroll. Image of two servicemen with rifles. There are two lugs attached to reverse side.

Inscriptions & markings

Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League
Reverse 27316