Air Raid Precaution Personnel Badge : First Aid Commandant Accession Number: REL/15711.013

Description

Silver plated shield-shaped lapel badge surmounted by the King's crown. Immediately below the crown is the word "VICTORIA" with red enamel fill, above a central panel with "ARP" in large letters on a red enamelled background, under which is "FIRST AID COMMANDANT" in smaller letters with blue enamel fill. The rear of the badge is fitted with a pair of suspension loops with brass holders, one of which is missing. Cast into the rear are the words "ISSUED BY STATE ENERGENCY COUNCIL" and "BENTLEY", while the serial number 67 has been impressed above the suspension loops.

Contextual Description

Air Raid Precaution label badge issued by the State Emergency Council of Victoria during the Second World War, and worn by ARP members with First Aid responsibilities. They would organise, coordinate and dispense first aid, manage first aid awareness campaigns and distribute pamphlets and equipment.

Details

Accession Number
REL/15711.013
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Enamel
Material: Silver-plated metal
Measurement
Overall: 33 x 26 x 9 mm
Date Made
1941-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL/15711.013

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