Embroidered badge : Royal Australian Air Force Accession Number: REL30551

Description

Royal Australian Air Force insignia made of felt pieces. The badge depicts a yellow eagle with wings outstretched surrounded by a blue circle. The circle contains the words 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' embroidered in yellow. A crown surmounts the circle and underneath is a blue scroll stitched with the letters 'R.A.A.F'in yellow. A maker's sticker is attached to the cotton backing.

Contextual Description

Unknown

Details

Accession Number
REL30551
Maker
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Cotton; Felt
Measurement
Overall: 156 mm height x 150 mm width x 3 mm depth
Date Made
c 1940-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL30551

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