Victorian Railways Military Band badge

[Ironside410]

Hello all

I have had this badge in my collection for many years but have been unable to find out much about it.

It is Australian made by Stokes so I assume the VR stands for Victorian Railways. The badge appears to be brass and is 38mm (h) x 34mm (w).

Early photos of the Victorian Railways Military Band from the 1908 era appear to show a different style of badge being worn.

Can anybody provide any background to the badge?

Thanks

Dennis