Hat : Miss M Mulvey, Superintendent, National Emergency Services Accession Number: RELAWM20422.003

Description

Ladies dark blue, narrow brimmed fur felt hat, with a dark blue grosgrain band finished with a flat bow on the proper right. Attached to the centre front band is the white metal and red enamel badge of the National Emergency Services surmounted by a King's crown, with 'NES' in red enamel in the centre, and 'NEW SOUTH WALES on a scroll beneath. The centre front of the crown is finished with a 'V' shaped bash.

Contextual Description

Worn by Miss M Mulvey, Superintendent of Division 'S', National Emergency Services (NES) Ambulance Drivers, Greater Newcastle, NSW

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM20422.003
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Headdress
Physical Description
Material: Cotton grosgrain
Material: Enamel
Material: Fur felt
Material: White metal
Measurement
Overall: 105 mm height x 290 mm width x 305 mm length
Date Made
c 1942-1945
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery, Gallery 3
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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