From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleAIF Female Relatives' Badge
About this objectThe Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Female Relatives' Badge was issued to the closest family member of an active serviceman during World War I. The front states it was "Issued by the Department of Defence - To Women of Australia for Duty Done"
These badges would have typically been given to the soldier's mother or wife and demonstrated the "duty done" by their family. This badge lists a serial number of 29426, which records who and where it was sent.
If more than one family member served, the loops at the bottom would hold metal panels that listed the serviceman's regimental number.
MakerWM McLean and Co
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1914-1918
Period1914-1918
Place MadeAustralia
Place NotesMelbourne
Medium and MaterialsSterling Silver
Inscription and MarksOn the front: ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE - TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA
On the scroll: For Duty Done
On the back of the crown: WM McLean & Co. STG. SIL
On the back: 29426
Measurements32 x 30mm
Subject and Association KeywordsAustralian Imperial Force (AIF)
Subject and Association KeywordsDaily Life
Subject and Association KeywordsWorld War I
Subject and Association KeywordsMedals
Subject and Association KeywordsThe Great War
Object TypeBadges/Medals
Object number2025.969
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
