In honour of ANZAC DAY - 25th of April

ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on the morning of 25 April 1915 during the First World War (1914-1918).

As a result, one day in the year has involved the whole of Australia in solemn ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national pride for all our men and women who have fought and died in all wars. That day is ANZAC Day - 25 April.

The Rising Sun.
Commonwealth troops departing for the South African war in 1902 were provided with metal badges with a rising sun motif. In 1904, the rising sun design was developed to produce the famous general service badge for the Australian Army.

For more information on ANZAC DAY and the history of the Rising Sun Badge, try the links below to the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee and theAustralian War Memorial.

I have created this embroidery design of the Rising Sun Badge based on the original version of the badge worn on the hats of soldiers. There have been many versions but this is the first one used for the Australian Army.

 

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