Hat badge: Rising Sun, Australian Army officer pattern Accession Number: REL25098

Description

Sterling silver general service (Rising Sun) hat badge, 1904 pattern. A scroll with 'AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES', surmounted by an Imperial crown below sun rays.

Contextual Description

Thought to have been worn by staff and light horse officers, but this is unconfirmed.

Details

Accession Number
REL25098
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Colour: Sterling silver
Measurement
Overall: 49 x 63 mm
Date Made
c 1904
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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