2014年7月31日 · In March 1916, AIF Orders announced that the only badges to be worn by Australians were hat and collar badges, unit colour patches, badges of rank and the curved metal titles ‘AUSTRALIA’ on the shoulder straps.

The distinctive shape of the Rising Sun badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac. Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition.

2016年9月8日 · Crowns and other distinguishing badges are placed above the chevrons. All four-bar chevrons worn point upwards were worn on the forearm. The measurement for Warrant Officers badges is taken from the bottom of the sleeve to the base of the (lowest) badge. All rank and appointment badges were worn on the right sleeve only.

About the AIF. The AIF database is drawn from a range of official sources, including personal files on the National Archives website, and Embarkation and Nominal Rolls on the Australian War Memorial website. Read More » First AIF Order of Battle

2016年3月9日 · A short introduction to the badges of rank and appointment used by the Australian Imperial Force, from the outbreak of war until 1915.

The Rising Sun. Australia's most famous badge. This is version 3, the best known of the Rising Sun badges, the General Service badge of the AIF and the 2nd AIF. The badge that saw victory in two World Wars.

I have just noticed an extremely useful article on the Australian War Memorial website by Dianne Rutherford explaining the stripes, chevrons, patches, buttons, titles and badges. Posted by Lenore Frost at

2009年8月16日 · They did not become the Royal Australian Engineers until 31 January 1936 at the time of the war they were known as the Australian Engineers. All AIF units wore the standard "rising sun" badge with units being distinguished by color patches on their shoulders. This site has examples of all the patches. Scroll down on the left and select Engineers.

Badges of the AIF for special training, wounds, overseas service and other special cases including long service and good conduct.

These badges (from top to bottom) are the curved "Australia" indicating country, the colour patch of the 8th Battalion 2nd Brigade 1st Division with the brass Anzac "A" and the badge of rank of a Lance Corporal. ANZAC rosettes (red white and blue) were also worn.