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Returned from active service badge of Ernest Arthur Frost, Third Australian Light Horse [PRG 1696/2/4] • Photograph

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Summary

Digital copy of the Returned from Active Service badge received by Ernest Arthur Frost for active service with the Third Light Horse during World War I. Raised embossed text on badge reads: Australian Military Forces A.I.F, Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service. The verso has been stamped, 234272 with the maker's name, 'Stokes & Sons, Melb'.

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Physical description

1 badge (digital copy) : gilt bronze

Dates / Publication details

1914-1919

Subject

Frost, Ernest Arthur, 1896-1932
Australia. Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921) -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Australian

Catalogue record

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General notes

Original item not held.

Size of original 3.9 x 2.8 x 0.8 cm.

Part of a collection comprising digital copies of artefacts, diary and photographs relating to Ernest Arthur Frost's WWI service with the Third Australian Light Horse, and Frost family photographs.

Historical information

The Returned from Active Service Badge was issued to recognise Australian Defence Force members who had returned from active or warlike service during military campaigns in operational areas. Sometimes returned soldiers were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform so wearing the badge helped avoid this. A number was often stamped on the reverse. Potential recipients were required to lodge their official discharge papers with an application prior to issue.

Digitisation information

Date

27/10/2016

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,820 x 3,863 pixels (10.9 MP)

Size

32.70 MB

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