A.I.F. BADGE, pearlshell
CH1970.839
Made in Broome at the time of the Great War. Made of carved pearlshell in shape of A.I.F. ‘rising sun’ badge, with central crown and banner depicting the words ‘AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES’.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1970.839 |
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| Accession Date: | 26 Oct 1970 |
Material
| Pearl/Shell | mother-of-pearl |
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Measurement
| length | 58mm |
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| width | 44mm |
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