Trade badge: RAN, Chief Stoker - Petty Officer Stoker R D Gilmore

Accession Number REL28938.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Wool; Bullion; Cotton
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1939-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

In gold bullion thread, a three bladed propeller surmounted by an Imperial crown with red inserts on navy blue wool.

History / Summary

Associated with 19418 Petty Officer Stoker Ronald David Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy. Gilmore served in HMAS Yarra and in HMAS Warrego in 1941. His later death was accepted as being due to his wartime service.