Summary
'10 years' 'Local Forces' badge with crossed rifles, relating to the activities of the Victorian Volunteer Forces. The crossed rifles indicates the badge relates specifically to marksmenship.
In July 1878, 'Volunteer' badges, scrolls and stars for marksmen were announced, including a Five Years' Silver Star - 'when a marksman qualifies for the 5th time' - and a Ten Years' Gold and Silver Star - 'When the holder of the five years' star qualifies for the 10th time, he in like manner will receive the ten years' star'. (Geelong Advertiser, 15 July 1878)
Obverse Description
Round medallion with crossed guns and text framed by wreath and cross surmounted by lion atop crown. Inscribed 'TEN YEARS BADGE / LOCAL FORCES'.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Awarded
Victoria, Australia, 1864-1884
Identified as issued by the Victorian Military Forces, which ran from 1854 to 1884, this ten year badge could not have been issued before 1864. -
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
59 (Length), 46 (Width), 9 (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
12 mm (Length), 47 mm (Width), 57 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Shape
Irregular
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References
1878 'VOLUNTEER BADGES.', Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 15 July, p. 3. , viewed 23 Jul 2021, [Link 1]
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Keywords
Victorian Volunteer Forces, Victorian Colonial Defence Forces, Rifles, Shooting
