Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac. There are seven patterns of the Rising Sun. The Rising Sun has evolved over time and today Australian Army soldiers wear the seventh pattern Rising Sun.The Rising Sun badge, also known as the General Service Badge or the Australian Army Badge, is the official insignia of the Australian Army and is mostly worn on the brim of a slouch hat or, less frequently, on the front of a peaked cap for Army personnel filling certain ceremonial appointments.Timber look laminate box with gold colour metal "rising sun" badge on front. The box opens out flat and contains seven metal " rising sun " badges mounted on black felt on the right side. The left side below an image of the rising sun contains a written history of all seven badges from 1902 to the present.The Australian Armyrising sun, badge, australian army, anzac

Reproduction, Rising Sun Silver Badge for use with nurses uniformbadge/buttons, ww1, army

The Bayonet was recovered from the Battlefields of the Village of Pozieres in 2017. The Certificate confirms that 10 Bricks used in the construction of the Pozieres memorial Park were purchased by Lilydale RSLFramed bayonet, Rising Sun Badge, Two Photographs and Certificate.

Hand embroaded on silk memento by Bill Handcock to his mother from Pelestine 1940. Main feature is the Rising Sun Bagde.silk hand embroaded memento Mrs P G Handcock from Bill Palistine 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Badge in centre Crown is centered on top of Garlands with flowers embossed in corners Blue fringed on all edges"Palestine" Lower L/H Side, "1940" Lower R/H side, "Mrs P G Handcock /From Bill" centre bottom, "Australian Commonwealth /Military Forces, on Rising-Sun-Badge centre world war two, embroidery, memento, rising sun badge, palestine, 1940, handcock

Smaller style rising sun hat badge or lapel badge that belonged to Lt. Frank William TickleAustralian Commonwealth Military Forcesmilitary, lt, frank, tickle, commonwealth, world, war, 1, australain, forces

Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Rising Sun Lapel badges, pressed brass, gold colouring. Rising sun crown in centre, scroll with "Australian Military forces." 2 Lugs & pin on rear. .2) same as .1)numismatics, badges, military, lapel

Belonged to Top Hunter of TaturaRound blue enamel hinged compact. Mirror on inside top. Fabric pad on bottom side. Gold trim on edges. Rising sun insignia on lid.Rising sun badgepowder compact, hunter, tatura, rising sun

2 x 5/6 RVR unit badges and the rising sun

This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. This beret badge has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a deed of gift.Brass badge in the shape of a World War 2 era small rising sunworld war two, ww2, second world war, australian commandos, 2/10 commando squadron

Used in Australian Army Slouch Hat/Cap. Used 1904 - 1949 (3rd Pattern)Brass Rising Sun Badge/General service badge for army slouch hat/cap. Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesarmy, badge

Wooden carving of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem the rising sun with crown, stained brown.handcrafts, woodcarving, military

This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Badge with motif of the Rising Sun, for use on Australian Army slouch hats. Rising Sun includes rays of sunshine in an arch around a crown, below which there is a scroll bearing text. On reverse, two loops are soldered to the badge and a pin is fed through both loops, used for attachment to slouch hat. On front: “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Officer's silver colour Dress Cap Badge - Rising Sun style with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" On back ? J.L.WalkerAs abovearmy, world war

The Australian 'Rising Sun' General Service Hat Badge dates back to the First World War when it was chosen for the First AIF. The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. This badge remains in service - although with some variations in the wordingA bronze Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. It is in the shape of the rising sun on a pin to attach to army slouch hat.badge rising-sun numismatics

The Rising Sun Reef first opened, at Bonang in 1868.– at Goongerah Creek south west of Bonang. William Hunter (1893-1971), resident of Tatura and Mallacoota was a soldier, surveyor and amateur naturalist. This document is a useful research tool.Plans and application for the "Rising Sun Goldmine". Tery are on foolscap sized white paper with black text. hunter-william gold-mining rising-sun-goldmine bonang

See Cat 5192THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRESSED TIN BADGE. ORIGINALLY CHROME OR SILVER, IT HAS THE SHAPE OF THE RISING SUN. IN THE CENTRE IS A STANDING SOLDIER WITH A RIFLE. THERE ARE TWO BANNERS AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE WORDS "AUSTRALIA - THE EMPIRE AND OUR ALLIES'. THE MOUNTING PIN ON THE REAR IS MISSING.ww2, aif service, souvenir

Two fold brown leather wallet/notebook with white, embossed Rising Sun emblem on the cover. Two press fasteners and internal compartments for note pad, pen, money and business cardsRising Sun Badge top left corner. Australian Commonwealth/Military Forcesleather, wallet, rising sun badge

The Rising Sun patch is worn on the left shoulder as part of the military uniform by Australian Army. Oval shaped dark brown patch. Around the outside of the patch is a machine embroidered khaki cotton border. The Australian Army Rising Sun has been machine embroidered centrally on the patch in black cotton thread.THE AUSTRALIAN ARMYrising sun, royal australian army, patch

This style of beret with Rising Sun badge was worn by CMR armoured regiments until 1955 when the badge was replaced by silver regimental badges. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Representative of headdress worn by Citizen Military Forces soldiers in nearly 1950s.Black felt beret with silver Rising Sun hat badge as worn by 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1950 - 1954.headwear, beret, badge, rising sun, armour

4 Austn. All rising sun collar badges00514.1 Anodised Rising sun collar badge 00514.2 Anodised Rising sun collar badge 00514.3Copper/Brass alloy Rising sun collar badge 00514.4 Brass fretted Rising Sun collar badge

One Rising sun hat badge, one rising sun lapel badge and one Australia shoulder badge, all blackened brass.rising sun, australia badge, lapel

Commemorative spoon presented to Lt R B HARRIS VX 798Silver plated teaspoon with rising sun badge "Teamwork Courage Initiative / 1901-2001 / 100 years service to the nation"spoon, teaspoon, commemorative spoon, 100 years of service, rising sun

Badges belonged to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer 1760.4. .1) & .2) Rising sun hat badges, blackened brass, depicts a rising sun with crown and scroll under. Rear has two lugs for attachment..1) & .2) On the scroll "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"hat badges, rising sun, uniform

See Cat 5825 Patterson.These are cloth Rising Sun badges sewn on a jungle green background cloth. The Rising Sun Badge is a dull yellow. The Crown has a dull red colour. Under the Rising Sun Badge is a "Banner" with the words: "Australian Military Forces" . There are two used and one strip of unused badges. rising sun badges, aust army

hat badge, rising sun badge, oxidised copperAustralian Commonwealth Military Forcescopper, australian commonwealth military forces, 1915, hat badge, rising sun badge

Colour photograph of the Rising Sun on the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victory, rising sun

Index, bib, ill, p.208.non-fictionAn account of the campaigns and battles between Japan and the Allied nations in the Pacific and Asia during World War II.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, japan - history - 1912-1945

Wooden frame, glass cover & printed paper description of item.

Hard cover, no dust cover 208 pages Text with black and white and colour photops

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