Summary
Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps car badge made circa 1915.
The Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps was formed in 1908 to provide Commonwealth military motor transport. The car badge was made for members who usually belonged to car clubs and offered their car and driving services, the latter for which they received an allowance. In turn, members were given the provisional rank of Lieutenant in the Australian Army. By 1914-15 the army began to provide its own motor transport so the AVAC ceased operations.
Physical Description
At centre a car wheel with ten spokes winged and crowned, the tyre bears the legend at top; AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER, at bottom, AUTOMOBILE CORPS; supported by Kangaroo and emu; on scroll at base, SICUT AQUILAE PENNIS
Obverse Description
At centre a car wheel with ten spokes winged and crowned, the tyre bears the legend at top; AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER, at bottom, AUTOMOBILE CORPS; supported by Kangaroo and emu; on scroll at base, SICUT AQUILAE PENNIS
Reverse Description
Plain with two metal loops for attachment.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Boyunegnez, 24 Feb 1997
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Date Issued
circa 1915 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER AUTOMOBILE CORPS SICUT AQUILAE PENNIS
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Material
Silver-plated
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
34 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
References: [Link 1] "The James Flood Book of Early Motoring," Vol 1, Badges of the R.A.C of Australia.
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