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WWI era Demobilised Soldiers' Association member's lapel badge

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Stokes & Sons

c. 1915 - 1919

Overview

World War One era Demobilised Soldiers' Association member's gilt metal and enamel lapel badge.
It features a soldier advancing with a rifle within an olive wreath, surmounted by a King's crown. The text 'DEMOBILISED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION' is embossed in gold lettering inside a circular blue enamel border, under which is a shield bearing the Australian flag at the bottom.
The reverse has two copper lugs for attachment. The badge issue number '2969' and the maker's name 'Stokes & Sons, Melb' are impressed on the reverse.

Historical information

These badges served to identify men who had successfully returned from active service and were returning to civilian life, allowing them to band together for support and advocacy before the RSL became the primary organisation for all returned personnel.
They also signaled that these men had served and not shirked enlisting.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00885

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Personal Effects

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Enamels

Gilt

Metal

Width

28 mm

Height or length

41 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of badge:

"DEMOBILISED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION"

On reverse of badge:

"2969"

"STOKES & SONS
MELB."

Keywords

World War One

Demobilised Recruit Badge

Badges & Buttons

Home Front

Membership Badge

History - Social

Place made

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Last modified

Thursday, 14 May, 2026

Completeness

100

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Reverse of WWI era Demobilised Soldiers' Association member's lapel badge

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