WWII Female Relative's Badge with one star issued to Amy Elizabeth Butterly

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Angus & Coote

c. 1939

Overview

Circular white metal badge edged by a wreath surmounted by a King's crown. In the centre is a map of Australia surrounded by a depiction of linked chain and the words 'TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA' in raised lettering.
Suspended below the badge by a pair of rings is a bar with a seven pointed bronze star attached. The reverse is impressed with the serial number 'A104725' and has the raised words 'ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT' and 'ANGUS & COOTE 1942'.
The badge has a pin fastening on the back.

Historical information

This badge was issued to Amy Elizabeth Butterly of Quinlan Street, Goomalling, Western Australia on 7 December 1942. Her son, Edward Roy Butterly, served with the 2/32 Battalion during World War Two.

Edward was born on 10 July 1919 in York, Western Australia. He was a day short of his 22nd birthday when he enlisted at Claremont on 9 July 1941. His occupation was listed as a printer's assistant. He was taken a prisoner of war in the Middle East on 17 July 1942 and was interned in Camp 57 (3 May 1943) and Camp 106 (27 July 1943) before eventually being liberated ex Switzerland to Italy on 7 October 1944. He was discharged on 5 May 1945.

This badge was of great social significance as it was a way of recognising the wartime sacrifice of women and especially mothers.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW01049

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Jewellery

Personal Effects

Themes

Social History

War and Conflict