Badge

Collection object


2000.0193
D. 2.8 Wt. 9.6
Badge, cap badge, bronze, Australian army, returned from active service in World War 1, of Denis MacSweeney. Circular, surmounted by a crown. O/ Centre, a radiant rising sun with a crown on it, three scrolls below engraved Australian (Infantry Force), the last two almost entirely scratched off, and below the scrolls, A.I.F. Border between raised ribs inscribed, raised capitals: . Issued by Dept. of Defence . / Returned from active service. R/ Two eyes welded left and right of centre on horizontal plane. Stamped below with the number 227313, and below that, raised (curved) Stokes & Sons / (straight) Melb. Some spots of red wax below inscription.


Denis MacSweeney (associated with)