Badge - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (CMF) Rising Sun sweetheart badge, CMF Sweetheart Badge

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

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