Honouring the Fallen: The Definitive Guide to Local Memorial Fundraising.
Every war memorial in Australia tells a story of local sacrifice and community pride. This 2024 Edition of the Australian Badge Guide is the original, groundbreaking reference dedicated to documenting the badges, pins, and patches issued to fund these sacred landmarks.
Since 2012, Australian Badge Guides has been the leader in preserving this unique facet of our social history. This volume focuses on the grassroots efforts of 149 Australian towns that raised funds to honour their servicemen and women, ensuring the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice would live on in stone, bronze, and enamel.
Visual Record: Features 381 full-colour images of rare badges and patches.
National Coverage: Documents fundraising efforts across 149 Australian towns, providing a truly national perspective on local commemoration.
Deep Historical Context: Meticulously researched with 748 footnotes and 162 references, including contemporary newspaper records and images of the memorials themselves where available.
The Makers’ Marks: Technical details and history for 15 Australian Badge Makers, essential for verifying and dating your collection.
Living History: Beyond technical specs, this guide provides the "story" behind the badge, making your collection "come alive" with historical depth.
Never Out of Date: Updated annually to include the latest discoveries in the field^
Expert Authorship: Written by a former military officer with extensive research and literary experience.
Preservation Focus: Dedicated to the protection of Australian social history and the legacy of home-front patriotic organisations.
Condition: Brand New. An Ideal Gift for: Local Historians, RSL Members, Military Researchers, Genealogy Enthusiasts, and Serious Badge Collectors.
^sold separately
Honouring the Fallen: The Definitive Guide to Local Memorial Fundraising.
Every war memorial in Australia tells a story of local sacrifice and community pride. This 2024 Edition of the Australian Badge Guide is the original, groundbreaking reference dedicated to documenting the badges, pins, and patches issued to fund these sacred landmarks.
Since 2012, Australian Badge Guides has been the leader in preserving this unique facet of our social history. This volume focuses on the grassroots efforts of 149 Australian towns that raised funds to honour their servicemen and women, ensuring the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice would live on in stone, bronze, and enamel.
Visual Record: Features 381 full-colour images of rare badges and patches.
National Coverage: Documents fundraising efforts across 149 Australian towns, providing a truly national perspective on local commemoration.
Deep Historical Context: Meticulously researched with 748 footnotes and 162 references, including contemporary newspaper records and images of the memorials themselves where available.
The Makers’ Marks: Technical details and history for 15 Australian Badge Makers, essential for verifying and dating your collection.
Living History: Beyond technical specs, this guide provides the "story" behind the badge, making your collection "come alive" with historical depth.
Never Out of Date: Updated annually to include the latest discoveries in the field^
Expert Authorship: Written by a former military officer with extensive research and literary experience.
Preservation Focus: Dedicated to the protection of Australian social history and the legacy of home-front patriotic organisations.
Condition: Brand New. An Ideal Gift for: Local Historians, RSL Members, Military Researchers, Genealogy Enthusiasts, and Serious Badge Collectors.
^sold separately
