The AFP badge
The AFP badge consists of the following components:
- The crown symbolises Royal Authority.
- The wreath symbolises the courage needed for police duty and the courage shown by officers killed in the course of duty.
- The Coat of Arms represents the Australian Government and people.
- The seven pointed Commonwealth Star represents the States and Territories, and that police are prepared to travel in whatever direction necessary to conduct their duty.
Note: The Commonwealth Star was created in 1901 and had six points representing the States (formerly colonies), the seventh star being added in 1908 to represent the Commonwealth Territories and to match the crest of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, the first version of which was created in 1908. The Commonwealth Star is sometimes referred to as the Federation Star.