Australian Aero Club enamel badge
1914 - 1930Metal and enamel membership badge of the Australian Aero Club. It has an outer border in light blue with gold edges both sides in which is written 'Aust. Aero Club' in gold letters. The central area is dark blue and has five small stars in gold, possibly representing the Southern Cross constellation. There is a gold metal bird (most likely an eagle) with wings outstretched well beyond the central circle on either side. The bird's head is facing to the right. The reverse has a circular gold metal attachment.
The Australian Aero Club was formed in 1914 at Point Cook, Victoria. After World War One, the club was revived by returning airmen and branches were formed in each state.
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"AUSTRALIAN AERO CLUB"
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