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Katanning Volunteer Fire Brigade Badge
c. 1945Subcollections
Overview
An elaborate gold shield with two circles in the centre, the outer is a wreath and the inner circle is a blue and gold enamel with a black swan in the centre. At the bottom of the badge is a blue enamel pennant. At the top of the badge in gold are two crossed axes and a fireman's helmet.
Historical information
This Long Service badge was awarded to Wally Haddleton for his service in the Katanning Brigade from 1939 to 1945.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2005.84
Item type
Badges
Material
Enamel (Fused Coating)
Metal
Width
4.2000 cm
Height or length
5.7000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
In the blue enamel in gold lettering at the top is "FIRE BRIGADES" and at the bottom is "WEST AUSTRLIA".
In the blue4.2 pennant at the bottom in gold lettering is "LONG SERVICE".
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 7 November, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
