Badge issued to Australian volunteer solider declared medically unfit, World War I

Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Badge
Date Used
1914-1918
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Brief Description
Circular metal badge. Badges carries Australian coat of arms and text on badge reads 'VOLUNTEERED FOR ACTIVE SERVICE/ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE/MEDICALLY/UNFIT'. The number '1277' is stamped on reverse.
Museum
Australian Sports Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 29.85 W: 29.85mm (H: 1 3/16 W: 1 3/16")
Media/Materials
Metal
Associated Event
World War 1; 28 Jul 1914-11 Nov 1918
Date Used
1914-1918
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2014.75.1

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I have a badge but no idea who it belonged to. It's number is 91564. How do I find out who it belonged to?

- Roberta Murphy

Posted on 20-06-2022 07:35:39