1918 Souvenir of 2nd Anniversary of 5th Pioneer Australian Imperial Force Silver Brooch.

A very scarce original Great War period English made brooch; crossed fern leaves surmounted by a boomerang, the central device displaying the units purple and white enamel coloured divisional patch. The reverse impressed "Sterling Silver" with Birmingham maker's details "M J & Co Bm" and inscribed "Souvenir of 2nd Anniversary of 5th Pioneer A.I.F". Good condition, complete with original pin fiittings, minor wear to enamel.
Height 21mm.

The '5th Pioneer Battalion' of the Australian Imperial Force was short lived unit, formed in 1916 and disbanded in 1919.