| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30389 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Amor Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Discharged Returned Soldier Badge: Corporal F McArthur, 13 Infantry Battalion, AIF
Description
Circular brass badge surmounted by a King's crown. In the centre is the AIF rising sun emblem surrounded by the text 'ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse has been impressed with the number '153317'. This badge was issued to all soldiers and nurses who returned to Australia from active service and were discharged.
History / Summary
Issued to 3849 Corporal (Cpl) Frank McArthur. Cpl McArthur enlisted on 28 August 1915 and served with 13 Battalion. He was awarded a Military Medal at Zonnebeke in 1917, and returned to Australia on 13 April 1919.