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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Katanning Volunteer Fire Brigade Badge

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c. 1945

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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

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image or for usage of the badge.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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