To The Women of Australia badge
Object numberM2007/087:037
TitleTo The Women of Australia badge
DescriptionCircular, white-metal badge with pin for female relatives of men serving in war. A wreath goes along the outer edge of the badge and meets at an Imperial (King's) crown at the upper most point. In the centre of the badge is a map of Australia surrounded by another wreath and the words "To The Women of Australia". Suspended below is a bar with one bronze star. The year 1940, serial number 30442, maker's name "G & B Rodd", and words "Issued by the C'WLTH GOVT" are impressed on the reverse. This badge is from the collection of Australian Jewish serviceman Alfred Davis who was a wireless translator and intelligence officer in WWII, primarily serving in the Philippines. Could have belonged to Flora Davis.
Production placeAustralia
Production date 1940
Subjectbadges, Jews in military, home front, women, families
Object namebadges
Dimensions
- width: 25.00 mm
height: 37.00 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