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Cessnock RSL Sub-Branch will be holding a Remembrance Day Service at TAFE Park Cenotaph on Tuesday 11th November 2025 commencing at 10.45am.
Our next fundraising BBQ at Cessnock Bunnings will be on Saturday 8th November 8am to 4pm. Volunteers for some part of the day most welcome.
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Circular 65/25 Change to RSL badge
Dear Honorary Secretary,
At the RSL Australia Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 16 October 2025, Members approved a change to the RSL badge, endorsed by the RSLA Board, to reflect the accession of His Majesty King Charles III and the Monarch’s adoption of the Tudor Crown.
The change ensures the RSL remains consistent with Royal protocols and acknowledges His Majesty King Charles III as the Patron of the RSL. Defence and other Australian Government agencies have also recently undergone similar changes to adopt the Tudor Crown.
Changes to the RSL badge:
There are two changes to the RSL badge:
- Tudor Crown: The St Edward's Crown, marking the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, has been updated to the Tudor Crown, as chosen by King Charles III to symbolise his reign.
- Flora: The previous floral emblems on the right of the badge (leek, rose, thistle, and shamrock) have been replaced with a sprig of rosemary and a poppy, symbolising Australian flora linked to ANZAC and Remembrance Day.
Implementation of the RSL badge change:
RSL Australia is adopting a measured and cost-efficient approach to implementing the RSL badge change. Guided by a ‘grandfathering’ principle, the existing RSL badge will remain valid, while the new badge will be introduced progressively to minimise financial and operational disruptions.
RSL Branches are encouraged to avoid unnecessary expenditures, in accordance with the King’s wishes. Implementation is based on a ‘staged approach’, with digital assets changing first, and signage, physical badges and merchandise changing gradually as part of routine replacement of physical assets. The ADF is adopting the same ‘grandfathering’ plan to minimise costs with graduated implementation of their badging.
New RSL NSW logos:
RSL NSW has updated its suite of logos to reflect the new RSL badge. To access the new logos, visit the sub-Branch Portal Resource Centre via Be On Brand > RSL NSW Logos, and click the links to download landscape and portrait logos in JPEG and PNG formats.
If you require an updated sub-Branch logo, any other file formats or assistance with creating assets in line with RSL NSW Brand Guidelines, please contact email support@rslnsw.org.au. Sub-Branch logos are produced by the ANZAC House team upon request.
The RSL NSW website has been updated with the new logo, and other digital assets, including templates and sub-Branch resources, will be refreshed over the coming weeks.
If you have any questions regarding the RSL badge change, please contact your friendly Member Support Team via support@rslnsw.org.auor 1300 679 775.
Yours faithfully,
Jeff O'Brien
State Secretary