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10th Battalion AIF - unofficial pin badge?
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My grandfather had this badge, so I know it's an ANZAC badge but I haven't seen any more information about this particular badge. Has anyone else seen it before and have you got any more information about it? Thanks |
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I think that this is a top bar for a patriotic association type brooch, usually linked to female family members. I have one that has "30th Infantry" but I can't recall for the present what the main part has on it. I've also seen examples that have 3 or 4 of these bars, linked together (like a St John's medal for which "year bars" were issued to show that the holder was current) no doubt to show which units the wider family were serving with. When I locate my example, I'll post a photo and maybe learn more about my own piece! |
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Here is the badge that I spoke of in my most recent post. I see that it is for 27th Infantry (not 30th) but note that the bars are numbered to the reverse suggesting some type of semi-official status. Possible that your bar is similarly numbered? The main part of the badge is neither numbered nor maker-marked but is of an impressive size. While Google will solve many of our problems, it might be nice to get a reply from an Australian member who can give some context to this group. |
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Yes, it is a top bar for a WW1 'Mothers of Australia' patriotic brooch to indicate the regiments in which their sons served. Mine has three different regimental bars, sorry no photo at present.
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Thanks for the prompt reply to my query. I was intrigued that they should have actually numbered the bars and would like to know if this group was semi-official. I can't think of many other similar badges that have a number so the League must have enjoyed some public recognition. In the past, I've used the (previously) excellent Trove site to search for information but it has now become a lot less user friendly, or maybe it's just me.... |
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Could the number relate to the 'style' of the bar , one has a brooch pin and two lower 'rings' while the other has two upper 'rings' and one lower one ?
That would explain why your two , attached to the same badge , and for the same regiment. Why would there be different 'membership' numbers ? Examples shown on diggerhistory show some different regiments/combinations. Some info about the group : https://adelaidia.history.sa.gov.au/...of-loyal-women .
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I wonder if the soldiers were given them, to pass on to their mothers, or did the mothers who joined the League procure both parts of the badge themselves? |
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