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1723360 Postal and numismatic cover
the coordination of Australia’s naval and infantry forces. The
fi rst badges were produced quickly for the battalions that
fought in South Africa in early 1902, the fi nal year of the Boer
War.
Since the badge was fi rst produced, its design has gone
through seven iterations, fi ve of which are shown in the stamp
issue: the fi rst, third, fi fth, sixth and seventh. The fi rst, used
during the Boer War, was replaced within months, most likely
due to the change of name from “Australia” to “Australian
Commonwealth Horse”. Approved in May 1904, the third
design was worn by personnel of Australian Imperial Forces
through both World Wars. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s
coronation (1953), the badge’s central motif was altered in
the fi fth iteration to show the St Edward’s Crown, used for her
coronation. The sixth design introduced the Federation Star,
sitting upon a heraldic wreath. The seventh and most recent
design returns the badge to near its third iteration. This change
coincided with the 75th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.
1723002 First day cover (gummed) 1723241 Gutter (10 x 60c)
Rising Sun Badge 17 April 2012
1723220 Maxicard
set of five
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