| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/21520 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Gold bullion thread, Silk, Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia, Australia: Victoria |
| Date made | c 1892 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Kings Thirty Badge: Victorian Rifle Association
Description
Gold bullion embroidered badge of the Victorian Rifle Association showing Queen Victoria crown, crossed rifles, laurel wreath, "V.R.A.", "PRO DEO ET PATRIA VICTORIA" and scroll with "QUEENS THIRTY" and date "1892" underneath. These badges were awarded annually to the thirty best shots in the association. The association had strong links with militia units of the period. The central roundel bearing state motto was originally dark blue cloth but this has been eaten away leaving a cream ground.
History / Summary
This badge is one of thirty awarded in 1892 to the final thirty rifle champions competing in the annual Victorian Rifle Association for that year. The badges could be officially worn on the left uniform sleeve by military competitors.