Historical information
These miniature badges were privately purchased and worn by family members, wives, or sweethearts of soldiers serving in the First or Second World Wars as a token of pride and connection.
Physical description
• Rising Sun Motif: The top features the iconic Australian military "Rising Sun" (General Service Badge) sunburst design first introduced in 1902.
• Scroll Wording: The bottom banner reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES".
• Colour Patch: The centre displays an enamel rectangular unit colour patch (red and blue diagonal/split design) representing 6 Division Royal Aust Artllery
