WWI Women of Australia Medal

Enamel and sterling silver badge presented to mothers who had a husband and or sons serving overseas during the war. This medal, number 178828 was presented to Mrs Bessie Mitchell, Manly, mother of AD Mitchell (1903-10) Died of Wounds 15 May 1915, CH Mitchell (1906-12) and KA Mitchell (1907-15) all of whom enlisted. Sterling silver and blue enamel with brooch pin fastening, showing a voided silver 'AIF' within a blue enamel oval. A scroll beneath bears the words 'TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA FOR DUTY DONE. ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE'. The badge is surmounted by a silver king's crown. The reverse is impressed with the manufacturer's details 'STOKES & SONS MELB. STG.SIL.'