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Royal Australian Army
Nursing Corps (RAANC) |
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| Pressed
silver General Service Badge (Rising Sun) as issued to the nurses
in WW1. Note the pin fixing which was also a variation from the
twin lugs and fixing bar of the male badge. |
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Pairing of the RSB and an shoulder title,
converted into a badge or brooch and silver plated. This is how some of
the AIF nurses wore their badges.
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This badge was worn by trainee
nurses in all Commands except Eastern Command from 1 January 1944 till
the end of 1946
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Approved with Tudor
(King's) Crown October 1951 . Hat badge
& Badge on Tie bar |
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| Approved
with St Edward's Crown October 1953. Hat badge
& Badge on Tie bar |
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Since
1951 badges are worn with a dull cherry cloth backing.
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Prior to WW2 the
Nursing Corps wore embroidered Corps badges on the sleeve, colour
being linked to rank of the wearer.
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