WW1 Demobilised Recruit Enlisted in 1918 badge + documents

[slick_mick]

Hi All,

I thought I'd share this with you. Yesterday I had the privilege to see and photograph some amazing Australian military history (in a private collection).

This WW1 Demobilised Recruit Enlisted in 1918 badge (No. 642) was issued to N.R. Tucker together with original documentation for the badge and also two patches issued at the same time. Also included was his discharge certificate and his reporting to the drill hat document.

I hope you all enjoy this as you just don't see these around - it may possibly also be the only existing complete set.

Mick

[Drummajor]

Thanks for showing this Mick, what a great thing to have. Are the badges very rare?

Phil.

[slick_mick]

Originally Posted by Drummajor

Thanks for showing this Mick, what a great thing to have. Are the badges very rare?

Phil.

Yes mate - the badges are rare and the patches even more so!

And I have never seen documents to them. They would be rarer then either badge or patch.

Never seen one before until yesterday.

Mick

[Oz Ubique]

That is OUTSTANDING Mick! Well done.
See also my recent posts Cloth KC Rising Sun in the Rising Sun section.

Oz.

[dumdum]

Hi

Just located this post on the Demobilised Recruit Badge 1918. but would be keen to know if any member has ever sighted one that is clearly dated "Enlisted in AIF 1916".

I've previously posted pics of this badge but had no comments to date. Badge is white metal (NOT plated) and has had the "loops" removed and replaced with a pin back. A safety chain has also been added. Badge is numbered "8" but it has no maker's stamp yet is almost exactly the same strike as the 1918 badge (position of lettering, etc.).

Happy to re-post pics if there is interest!

[Chipper]

I'm interested, this could be a very rare badge.

I think a picture added to this post would be beneficial, especially side by side with the 1918 version.

Cheers, Tim