A two part badge. The figure of Mercury, holding a caduceus, standing on a globe. Framing the globe, A scroll inscribed Certa Cito (Swift and Sure) and below a boomerang inscribed Australia. Separate, worn above, a ‘Queen’s’ or St Edward’s crown.

This example in silver and gilt. 43mm tall, 32.6mm wide, the separate crown, 11mm by 11mm. Riveted construction main part, three loops in total.