Australian Army General Service 'Rising Sun' hat badge : 1969-1990 pattern Accession Number: REL28522

Description

Gold anodised aluminium General Service 'Rising Sun' hat badge, with Queen's Crown superimposed over a Commonwealth Star in the centre of the sun's rays, above 'AUSTRALIA' on a scroll.

Contextual Description

Approved by the Military Board in 1969, this pattern was approved by Queen Elizabeth II in 1972. Although some smaller collar badges were made in this pattern only the hat badges were issued.

Details

Accession Number
REL28522
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Anodised aluminium
Measurement
Overall: 65 x 57 x 20 mm
Date Made
1969-1990
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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