Summary
Alternative Name(s): Brooch, Pin
Returned from Active Service badge no. C1267, made by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Australia, 1916-1919.
Badges such as this one were issued to soldiers by the Department of Defence to indicate they had returned from active service. It showed they had helped the war effort by serving their country. Sometimes returned soldiers were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform so wearing the badge helped avoid this. A number was often stamped on the reverse and a certifcate was provided as authentication.
Physical Description
Crowned gilt bronze badge with lugs removed from back.
Obverse Description
The rising sun behind a crown; below on ribbon, 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES'; below, 'A.I.F'; around, 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE.'.
Reverse Description
Stamped, 'C1267'; below, the maker's name, 'STOKES & SONS / MELB'.
Edge Description
plain.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1914-1919 AD
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Issued By
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES / A.I.F / ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE.'. Reverse, stamped; 'C1267'. Maker's name 'STOKES & SONS / MELB'.
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Width), 38 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round with crown at top
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References
References: "IN AUSTRALIA." Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) 30 May 1916: 1. Web. 14 Oct 2014 [Link 1]>
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