Round, silver coloured Mothers and Widows badge. The obverse shows a raised image of a woman and part of a laurel wreath with the words 'FOR AUSTRALIA' in raised letters. The reverse did have a pin fastening and raised lettering which reads 'ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH. GOVT' and 'AMOR SYDNEY.'. The number 'A16983' is impressed between the two inscriptions. Attached by two suspension rings to the bottom of the badge is a flat rectangular bar with a single brass seven pointed star in the centre.
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Vintage 1942 Mothers and Widows brass badge by Angus & Coote
Vintage 1942 Mothers and Widows brass badge by Angus & Coote
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The Mothers and Widows Badge was issued to the mother and/or widow of a member of the RAN, AIF (including AANS), or RAAF killed in action, or who died of wounds or from other causes whilst on service or as a result of such service. Stars were added to the bottom bar, each indicating the death of one person.
Pin missing from rear
Please note: This is a second hand item. Item condition is as photographed. Item in photograph is what you will receive. Please review photographs carefully before purchasing as returns will not be accepted based on condition.
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