Historical information

recognition of the role of mothers on the home front in WW2

Significance

Shows recognition of the importance of the role of women on the home front

Physical description

a WWII Australian Female Relatives (AKA To the Women of Australia) Badge, issued to women with family members serving abroad.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse: The single star on the suspended bar indicates one family member was serving abroad. The design features a cental map of Australia surrounded by a laurel wreath and topped with a King's Crown. Between the inner and outer wreaths are inscribed the words ‘TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA’.
Reverse: The maker of this badge was G & E Rodd (imprinted on Base), dated 1940. Central hinged pin fastener. Below fastener number 23533. Above fastener ‘ISSUED BY THE C’WEALTH GOV’T’
Suspended Bar: One star indicates one family member serving overseas