| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Warwick |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL36521 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | White metal |
| Maker |
Angus & Coote |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Female Relatives' Badge : Mrs E Furness
Description
Circular silver badge edged by a wreath and surmounted by a King's crown. In the centre is a map of Australia surrounded by another wreath and the words 'TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA'. Suspended below the badge by a pair of rings is a single bar with a hole where a star was once mounted. The star is missing. The reverse is impressed with the serial number 'A113755' and has the raised words 'ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT' and 'ANGUS & COOTE 1942'. The badge has a pin fastening on the back.
History / Summary
The Female Relatives' Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during the Second World War. This badge was issued to Mrs Eva Furness whose husband Herbert George (George) Furness, having already served during the First World War, enlisted and served with 32 Garrison Battalion during the Second World War. Furness enlisted on 28 June 1940, aged 46. He was discharged on 28 April 1945.