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WWII Female Relative's Badge with three stars issued to Edith May Chalklen

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Angus & Coote

c. 1942

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 three, seven pointed bronze stars attached. The reverse is impressed with the serial number 'A142917' and has the raised words 'ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT' and 'ANGUS & COOTE 1942'.
The badge has a pin fastening on the back and a safety chain and pin attached to one of the crown's arches.

Historical information

This badge was issued to Edith May Chalklen who had three sons serving during World War Two: Albert Sidney (Sid), 43 Infantry Battalion AMF (service numbers S17103, SX35562); Ronald Jack, 2/6th Infantry Battalion (service numbers S38181, SX20345); and William George, Supply Depot Companies/Platoons, (service numbers S42326, SX27299). All of her sons served in Australia before being posted overseas, and all came home safely.
This badge was of great social significance as it was a way of recognising the wartime sacrifice of women and especially mothers.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00878

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Jewellery

Personal Effects

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Metal

Width

28 mm

Height or length

40 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front:

"TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA"

On reverse:

"ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT

A142917

ANGUS & COOTE
1942"

Keywords

World War Two

Australian Army

South Australia

Female Relative Badge

Badge

Commemorative

Home Front

History - Social

Place made

Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Last modified

Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

Completeness

100

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Reverse of WWII Female Relative's Badge issued to Edith May Chalklen

Reverse of WWII Female Relative's Badge issued to Edith May Chalklen

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