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Australian Military Forces

c. 1904

Overview

Pressed brass Rising Sun badge with the words “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” inscribed beneath a crown and rising sun.

Historical information

Worn on slouch hats and collars these pressed brass badges were issued to soldiers during both the First and Second World Wars.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-12-2010.9.13

Item type

Themes

War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Width

43 mm

Height or length

28 mm

Depth

10 mm

Weight

7 g

Inscriptions and markings

“Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”

Keywords

Rising Sun Badge

Second World War

2nd Australian Imperial Force

Place made

Australia

Year

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Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

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Google Maps search term / URL

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8

Geotag

-35.030449, 117.912878
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Rising Sun Badge

Last modified

Wednesday, 13 November, 2024

Completeness

100

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Rising Sun Badge

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