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Astrallian Badges
Got these awhile back. The rising sun badge is nicely marked. I dont know much about these but assume they are WW1 vintage?
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Aussie Badges
G'day Vix
I have had a look at your 2 badges, the rising sun has Stokes and Son Melbourne mark and is a WW2 issue, the WW1 Stokes has just Stokes and Son, I have a family Stokes rising sun. Also Cossum lists the Stokes and Son Melbourne as being a WW2 issue. The Medical Corps badge is a 1930 to 42 Militia issue, it has no void at the base of the badge where as the 1912 to 1918 issue has a void at the bottom of the badge as seen in the relevant Cossum books. The earlier 1900 to 1912 issue is different and has a voided + instead of a snake and staff. The Medical Corps badge would not have been worn during WW2 as ALL Aussie troops wore a rising sun badge. I hope that this helps. Regards Phil. |
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Thanx Phil!
Your info and research has helped me greatly! I love the idea of collecting Aussie items but I just cant branch off again! Cheers from Canada! |
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Cheers from Down Under. Phil. |
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