Silver Rising Sun badge : Australian Army Nursing Service

Place Oceania: Australia
Accession Number REL30251
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Silver
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1914-1918; c 1939-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Silver Rising Sun badge with pin clasp on reverse.

History / Summary

Silver General Service (Rising Sun) badge as worn by Australian nurses during the First and Second World Wars, either at the centre front of the collar in ward and walking out dress, or on the tie in service dress.