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Military Uniform Button

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V.G. LUKE PTY LTD

c. 1914 - 1945

Subcollections

Isobel Bradbury

Overview

A circular domed oxidised metal button showing a raised emblem of Australia surmounted by the King's Crown. The back of the button has two holes opposing each other and a shank centrally located.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2025.118h

Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the button surrounding Australia is 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES'.

On the back of the button surrounding the two holes is "V.G. LUKE PTY LTD. MELB".

Year

Links to additional resources

Australian Military Forces Button

Information on the button from the Australian War Memorial.

Last modified

Thursday, 10 July, 2025

Completeness

72

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