![]() ![]() ![]() The badge was promulgated under Military Order 64 of 1919. Stars were added to the bottom bar, each indicating the death of one man. The badges were suspended from a white metal bar which bore laurel leaves. The black ribbon was machine-embroidered in gold with wattle sprigs, a Rising Sun badge, and the words "For Australia". The First World War Mothers’ and Widows’ Badge was issued to the mothers and/or widows of members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) or the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force who were killed in action, died of wounds or other causes while on active service, or after discharge died of wounds or sickness directly attributable to their service. ![]()
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