Accession Number | REL37605 |
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Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Button |
Physical description | Oxidised metal |
Maker |
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne |
Date made | c 1914 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Australian Military Forces button 1914-1945
Description
Domed oxidised metal button showing a raised emblem of Australia surmounted by the King's Crown. Encircling Australia is 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES'. The back of the button has two holes opposing each other and a shank centrally located. Surrounding this is a stamped makers name ‘STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE’.
History / Summary
Worn on the Australian Uniform during the First and Second World Wars