Badges - Royal Agricultural Society of WA

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Overview

Two badges -
Item 1: gold coloured badge with yellow enamel. Text is in gold lettering.
Item 2: gold coloured badge with red enamel. Text is in gold lettering.

Historical information

RASWA, or the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, is a not-for-profit organization established in 1831 in Perth, Western Australia. Its primary role is to promote the significance of rural Western Australia and support the State's primary industries. RASWA is responsible for organizing the Perth Royal Show, the largest annual community event in the region, and it plays a key role in agricultural shows and rural events across the state. The organization also supports community initiatives, educational scholarships, and awards to recognize achievements in agriculture and rural life.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.016

Item type

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Item 1:
front of badge - RASWA, Lady's Badge. 1869
back of badge - Perth. 1571

Item 2:
front of badge - RASWA, Lady's Badge. 1979
back of badge - Perth. 3052

Contextual information

The "RASWA Lady's Badge" is part of the recognition and awards presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA). RASWA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1831, dedicated to promoting agriculture and rural communities in Western Australia. The badge is awarded at the Perth Royal Show, which is WA's largest annual community event, and serves as a mark of distinction for individuals who contribute to agriculture and rural life in the region. The badge commemorates the achievements and contributions of women in agriculture and is a symbol of membership in the society, which promotes the significance of rural Western Australia and its primary industries.

RASWA was founded in 1831, and held its first show in 1834. In 1890, it received permission to use the word 'Royal' in its title.

Keywords

Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia

Place made

Western Australia, Australia

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Last modified

Thursday, 15 January, 2026