| Accession Number | REL24305.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Gilded brass; Enamel; Sterling silver; Wool |
| Maker |
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1904-1911 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 Period 1900-1909 Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Collar badges: A pair of officer's gorgets, Administrative and Instructional Staff Corps
Description
Pair of brown cloth gorget patches with red braid and gilt Edward VII buttons. Attached to the centre is a gilded brass and red enamel Rising Sun badge with 'AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES' in sterling silver.
History / Summary
Worn by members of Headquarters Staff Corps, which later became the Administrative and Instructional Staff. This pattern worn by officers until 1921.