The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
AIF Returned Soldiers Association lapel badge. A rising sun and two soldiers are centrally located within the badge outside of which, in a circular frame are the words, 'RETURNED SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION AIF'. The whole is surmounted by the word 'PROTECTIVE' a lion's head and a King's crown. The scroll across the bottom of the badge reads `HOBART TASMANIA'. There are two lugs and a split pin on the reverse.
The Returned Soldier's Association (also known as the Returned and Services League) was founded in 1916 under the title The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) . The League's name changed in November 1940 to the 'Returned Sailors' Soldiers' and Airmens Imperial League of Australia' (RSSAILA) then to the 'Returned Services League of Australia' (RSL) in 1965 .
Silver, brass and enamel lapel badge with a brooch attachment. The badge is round, surmounted with a king's crown in relief. The legend around the circumference on a blue background reads 'IN THE SERV
Silver, brass and enamel lapel badge with a stickpin attachment. The badge is round, surmounted with a king's crown in relief. The legend around the circumference on a blue background reads 'IN THE SE
Triangular gilded brass lapel membership badge surmounted by a king's crown. In the centre of the badge is a red enamel triangle with gold letters 'NSW'. Around the edge in blue lettering is 'LIMBLES
Gold lapel badge with red enamel shield in the centre featuring a soldier and sailor. A blue enamel ring on the outside features the letters 'R.S.S.I.L.A.' on the top with the word 'MERIT' below. Go
Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. The obverse of the shield shaped badge is surmounted by a King's Crown with white enamel in the centre and '1927' within. The centre o
Triangular gilded brass lapel membership badge surmounted by a king's crown. In the centre of the badge is a black enamel triangle with gold letters 'NSW'. Around the edge in blue lettering is 'LIMBLE
