Posted 8 years ago
racer4four
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These were amongst Dad's stuff when he died.
The first is a Female Relatives' Badge, established by the Commonwealth Government in 1940 for issue to the nearest female member of a serving member of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Military Forces, or Royal Australian Air Force.
It is a silvery metal, although not silver, and inscribed 'TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA'.
This would have been my grandmother's, Dad's mother. It has one star on the bar, for although Dad's brothers were also in the forces, stars were only issued to represent each child on active service abroad (Dad).
On the back it says: ISSUED BY THE CWEALTH GOVT, has a serial number, and below that Amor Sydney (the badge maker I assume).
The medallion is Dad's from his childhood. It is very thin and light, stamped for sterling silver on the back.
The front is engraved with his initials.
The back is engraved: MNG(?) PCC 3rd prize boys Harry Lang 4-10-34.
This would have been for some competition at a Police Citizens Club I think, possibly Mentone, although I am not sure about any of it really.
Hi,
Take a closer look (image 3); ``STG SIL`` is obviously for ``STERLING SILVER``
Most of Commonwealth badges and ``sweetheart brooches`` made during WW II or earlier were not fully marked (lion passant, assay office etc) but either ``sterling`` or abbreviated like this.
Cheers
Did not pay attention. You already deciphered it.
How lovely Karen for you to have these mementos of your Dad and your Grandmother.....very special!
so interesting and loving
No thing's best than these cherished family memories! :-)
Wonderful that you have these items from you Dad.
Great pieces from your Dad, Karen. Though little and possibly inexpensive, they are so much more meaningful than other more expensive collectibles. [;>)
very very special !!!
Thanks for the time Ivan. I understand the confusion, the photos were in the wrong order really.
Thanks everyone for appreciating these.
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So happy you have these Karen and know their history. That makes them priceless.
That would make the 1st piece your Great, Great, Great, Grandmothers on your fathers side. :)? LOL
Of course Find, I am only 14 really! made me laugh! Ta.