| Accession Number | REL44898 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass, Enamel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1921 - 37 |
| Conflict |
Period 1920-1929 |
39 Infantry Battalion (The Hawthorn-Kew Regiment) collar badge
Description
Enamelled, pressed brass collar badge for 39 Battalion, featuring a '39' within an oval circled belt, the legend 'The Hawthorn-Kew Regiment' in circumference, bordered by wreath of arcanthus leaves and surmounted by the King's Crown. This design sits over a trio of scrolls bearing the motto 'Factis Non Verbis' (by deeds not words). The crown, central oval panel and scroll are enamelled in translucent red. A pair of suspension lugs are soldered to the reverse.
History / Summary
No provenance known, except collected by Mr Les Stevens.
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