| Accession Number | REL/05588.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Wool flannel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Sinai Palestine 1918: Final Battles |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
ANZAC leave rosette : Australian Imperial Force
Description
ANZAC leave rosette made from red, white and dark blue wool flannel made up of concentric circles of red (outer), white and dark blue (inner), with three red, white and dark blue tails of equal length suspended from them.
History / Summary
ANZAC leave rosettes were worn by men who had enlisted very early in 1914 and came home early on "Anzac Leave" from mid-1918. The rosette was worn so that apparently able-bodied men would not be accused of shirking their duty. As a sign of their status they were given one to wear on each shoulder of their uniform.