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WWII Rising Sun Collar Badge ANZAC – missing pin to back
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Collar Badge
The WWII Rising Sun Collar Badge was a symbol used by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War II. It was part of the insignia that represented the ANZAC forces, which fought in various campaigns during the war. The Rising Sun motif, featuring a stylized rising sun with rays extending outward, was a symbol of the Australian and New Zealand military forces, primarily used by the Australian Army.
The Rising Sun badge was first introduced during World War I and remained an important symbol throughout subsequent conflicts, including WWII. The Rising Sun Collar Badge specifically was worn on the collar of uniforms, usually by officers or soldiers who were part of the Australian or New Zealand forces. It represented a sense of unity and identification with the ANZAC spirit, which was central to the military and national identity of both countries.
