Summary
Alternative Name(s): Female Relative Badge, Female Relative's Badge
Made by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, circa 1917-1918. It was originally identified as dated to 1940-1946, but is of World War I style.
Under Military Order 280 of 1917 (later Military Order 1818 of 1918), badges such as this were issued by the Department of Defence to the closest female relative of men serving oversea in the Australian Imperial Force. An alternative badge, which replaced the 'AIF' in the centre with an anchor, was issued to the closest female relative of men serving in the Royal Australian Navy. During World War II a single design was created for the female relatives of men serving in all services.
Physical Description
Metal badge enamelled in blue with initials in the centre of a circle and a small crown on top. Text around centre of badge.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jean Moore, Jan 1987
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Manufacturer
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1917-1918
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Inscriptions
Text on badge, centre: A.I.F. Text around centre: ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE/TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA/FOR DUTY DONE. 159982
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Overall Dimensions
2.6 cm (Length), 3.6 cm (Height)
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References
'Female Relatives Badge,' Australian War Memorial, [Link 1]
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, Military History, Wars & Conflicts, Women's Role, World War I, 1914-1918
