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metal badge
1969Overview
metal badge
Historical information
Badge provided to competitors at the WA Queen's PM marking the last time .303 calibre rifles were to be used.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-205-2023.146
Width
30 mm
Height or length
30 mm
Inscriptions and markings
“Queen’s Perth 1969” “Vale .303”
Contextual Information
Metal badge donated by G Filgate. The .308 (7.62mm) calibre rifles replaced the .303 reflecting the change of calibres in Australian and British defence forces.
Year
West Australian Rifle Association
West Australian Rifle Association
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