WW1 Australian Comforts Fund Breast/Shoulder Title Badge

[mikeep]

Can anyone tell me anything about this WW1 title for the ACF - obviously originally a breast badge? due to it formally having a brooch fitting attached to it but later converted to a slip on shoulder title. Never heard of this one before!

Cheers, Mike

[kingsley]

I doubt if it Australian or Cpmforts Fund, looks American or Canadian to me.

[Milmed]

I don't believe this item was converted. The brooch pin is the original attachment piece and the bar above appears to be for a ribbon. I would think there would be some kind of medallion that would hang below this 'title' and be attached to the ribbon. I have seen similar set up on nursing badges/medallions and life saving badges/medallions.

Unfortunately I am not aware of the meaning of the ACF title in this context.

Steven

[badgecollector]

hi mike
im pretty sure it appears in the Bob Grey collection in the adelaide barracks.
i think its a good chance it is australian comforts fund and circa WW1
will try and find a pic
bc

[Ironside410]

Mike & BC

Attached is an old picture of the ACF badge as it originally appeared in the Bob Grey Collection, not sure if that is how they now have it displayed in Keswick Barracks.

Dennis

[badgecollector]

thanks denis
yep, thats it
bc

[fairlie63]

Originally Posted by Ironside410

Mike & BC

Attached is an old picture of the ACF badge as it originally appeared in the Bob Grey Collection, not sure if that is how they now have it displayed in Keswick Barracks.

Dennis

Hey Dennis,

Are you able to tell me what the number is on the disc under the VAD badge next to it?

Cheers,
Keith