Australian Air League collar badge

c. 1940
Overview

Silver coloured metal badge with dark blue enamel writing and light and dark blue enamel logo. It is mostly circular with the lower section bordered by a wreath and the upper area having two wings either side of the centre, with a small shield between them. The initials 'AAL' are in the centre in large dark blue font and the motto of the AAL, 'A vinculo Terrae', is at the bottom in silver on a dark blue scroll background. The motto translates to “Free from the bonds of the Earth”.
The maker's name is impressed on the back of the badge. There are two brass split pins which fit through the two lugs on the reverse for attachment.

Historical information

The Australian Air League (AAL) is a not-for-profit, civilian operated aviation youth organisation in Australia.

A comprehensive history of the Australian Air League is attached.

The portrait of AAL Girls Section Leichhardt Company Commander, Miss E. Butt, shows two of these badges being worn on her collar lapels.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00159
Material
Width
33 mm
Height or length
28 mm
Depth
7 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front od badge:

"AAL"

"A VINCULO TERRAE"

On reverse:

"AMOR SYDNEY"

Place made
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
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Reverse of Australian Air League collar badge
Reverse of Australian Air League collar badge

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