Royal Australian Air Force badge
Object numberM2007/087:030
TitleRoyal Australian Air Force badge
DescriptionSterling silver badge on safety pin with safety chain showing the eagle in flight and Imperial (King's) crown insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force. The letters R.A.A.F. appear in silver on a blue background with pale blue accents, and parts of the crown are painted red. This badge belonged to Australian Jewish serviceman Alfred Davis who was a wireless translator and intelligence officer in WWII, primarily serving in the Philippines.
Production placeAustralia
Production date 1941 - 1953
Object namebadges
Dimensions
- width: 35.00 mm
height: 15.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Alfred (Alf) Israel David via the NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Service Men & Women (NAJEX), 2007
