Auxiliary Fire Service Personnel tin badge : DF 056 Accession Number: REL/15711.016

Description

Round pressed tin badge with celluloid coating, and rear mounted brass stick pin. The face of the badge features a graphic of the standard Victorian ARP badge (see REL/15711.001-.013) in silver on a blue background, surmounted by the King's crown. Below the crown in red is "VICTORIA" and "AFS" underneath which is printed "DF" followed by a stamped number, 056. The extreme edge of the badge is printed with the maker's details.

Contextual Description

Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) label badge issued by the State Emergency Council of Victoria during the Second World War, and worn by ARP members assisting with fire fighting. It is unknown to whom the serial "DF 056" was issued.

Details

Accession Number
REL/15711.016
Maker
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Celluloid
Material: Paper
Material: Tin
Measurement
Overall: 4 mm depth x 34 mm diameter
Date Made
1941-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL/15711.016

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