WW2 AUSTRALIAN ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER SERVICE UNIFORM BADGE GE RODD 1940

Description

Offered is an original WW2 Australian Volunteer Service badge.

The badge is of toned copper, featuring central ‘V’ within a rectangle & wreath, with crown atop. A scroll to base reads VOLUNTEER. Loops to rear, with number/issue stamped A4897 & maker marked for G&E Rodd, with date of 1940. The badge measures 27mm wide.

The Volunteer Service Badge was first introduced in 1940. Eligibility criteria for the badge required that the recipient had volunteered for overseas service but been retained in Australia or was waiting to deploy overseas.The badge was also temporarily issued to members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve who were waiting to be called up for service.Members of the Navy, Air Force and AIF who were discharged for medical reasons prior to deploying overseas could also receive this badge, provided the reason for their medical discharge was not as a result of misconduct or a pre-existing medical condition present on enlistment.