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Lara RSL Sub BranchArmy Hat, Australian Army Slouch Hat
... Australian Army Slouch Hat...This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Army (Royal Australian Artillery Regiment) during the late sixties. lara rsl royal australian army royal australian artillery war A khaki coloured Australian military felt hat. The left side has been folded up and pinned with an Australian Infantry Combat Badge. A safety pin is attached to the underside of the hat. Australian Army Slouch ...This hat, along with the rest of the dress uniform, belonged to an individual named H.E Schulze. It is believed to have been dropped off to the RSL, so no additional information is known.This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Army (Royal Australian Artillery Regiment) during the late sixties.A khaki coloured Australian military felt hat. The left side has been folded up and pinned with an Australian Infantry Combat Badge. A safety pin is attached to the underside of the hat.lara, rsl, royal australian army, royal australian artillery, war -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchUniform - Slouch Hat, Akubra, Australian Army Slouch Hat
... Australian Army Slouch Hat...Fur felt hat with upturned brim and pleated fabric band (puggaree) Australian Army Slouch Hat Uniform Slouch Hat Akubra ...Fur felt hat with upturned brim and pleated fabric band (puggaree) -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchUniform - Slouch Hat, Mountcastle Pty Ltd, Australian Army Slouch Hat, April 2002
... Australian Army Slouch Hat...Australian Army" inscribed on Rising Sun badge. Maker's label is written - MOUNTCASTLE PTYT LTD - APR 2002 - 0/N 232032 - 56 Khaki fur felt hat with Royal Australian Regiment badge attached to front and Rising Sun badge on upturned brim Australian Army Slouch Hat Uniform Slouch Hat Mountcastle Pty Ltd ...Khaki fur felt hat with Royal Australian Regiment badge attached to front and Rising Sun badge on upturned brim"Australian Regiment" inscribed on boomerang and "Duty First" inscribed beneath kangaroo on front badge. "The Australian Army" inscribed on Rising Sun badge. Maker's label is written - MOUNTCASTLE PTYT LTD - APR 2002 - 0/N 232032 - 56 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Uniform - AUSTRALIAN ARMY SLOUCH HAT, 1966
... AUSTRALIAN ARMY SLOUCH HAT...The slouch hat officially became part of the Australian Army uniform in 1903 and has been made by a variety of manufacturers. ...Uniform AUSTRALIAN ARMY SLOUCH HAT ...The slouch hat officially became part of the Australian Army uniform in 1903 and has been made by a variety of manufacturers. Fayrefield hats were at 48-60Nicholson Street, Abbotsford and the factory was formerly known as "Denton Hats". RAE is the Royal Australian Engineers and 1000 of their sappers served in Vietnam at the time of this hats production.Green felt Slouch hat with puggaree and gold & silver plated badge for Royal Australian Engineers, with Queens crown size 6 7/8 dated 1966 manufactured by Fayrefield Melbourne.Made by Fayrefield Melbourneorganization, military, army -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Slouch hat, 1990
... Australian Army...Australian Army slouch hat...Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki cloth puggaree. ...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Standard issue hat to Army Reserve unit. Representative uniform item slouch hat Australian Army Australian Army slouch hat Bardsley Hats Bardsley Hats 1990 broad arrow Fur felt 54 gold stencil on sweat band ...Standard issue hat to Army Reserve unit. Representative uniform itemKhaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki cloth puggaree. Cloth black over red rectangular colour patch on right hand side of puggaree. Gilt metal Royal Victoria Regiment cap badge on front of puggaree. Australian Army rising sun badge on left side turned up brim. Brown vinyl sweat band. Chin strap missing. Hat mounted on plywood carrying board. Bardsley Hats 1990 broad arrow Fur felt 54 gold stencil on sweat band. "319232 READ R" handwritten inside sweatband "Sgt Nicholls" handwritten brown marker pen on mounting board slouch hat, australian army, australian army slouch hat, bardsley hats -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomHat, Khaki Fur felt, 1974
... Australian Army slouch hat with puggaree, size 6 7/8...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Army issue Australian Army slouch hat with puggaree, size 6 7/8 Hat, Khaki Fur felt Aurora ...Army issueAustralian Army slouch hat with puggaree, size 6 7/8 -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - PUGAREE, SLOUCH HAT, 1988
... Hat band for an Australian Army slouch hat. The band is coloured khaki....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Pugaree Slouch Hat Passchendaele barracks trust "A.G.C.F - VIC 1988 - SIZE 59 - 8405-46-025-1607” Hat band for an Australian Army slouch hat. ...Hat band for an Australian Army slouch hat. The band is coloured khaki."A.G.C.F - VIC 1988 - SIZE 59 - 8405-46-025-1607”pugaree, slouch hat, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - PUGAREE, SLOUCH HAT, Unknown
... Hat band (also known as pugaree) for Australian Army slouch hat. The band is coloured khaki....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele barracks trust Slouch Hat Pugaree Army Uniform Stamped on, "Made in Australia". Hat band (also known as pugaree) for Australian Army slouch hat. ...Hat band (also known as pugaree) for Australian Army slouch hat. The band is coloured khaki.Stamped on, "Made in Australia".passchendaele barracks trust, slouch hat, pugaree, army uniform -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Uniform - Rising sun hat badge
... Used in Australian Army Slouch Hat/Cap. Used 1904 - 1949 (3rd Pattern)...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Used in Australian Army Slouch Hat/Cap. Used 1904 - 1949 (3rd Pattern) Army Badge Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Brass Rising Sun Badge/General service badge for army slouch hat/cap. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Slouch Hat - Australian Army, Slouch Hat, 1967 (estimate)
... hat, but it was also fashionable for the upper and middle classes throughout Europe during that time until it developed into the tricorne and bicorne. It was introduced into Australia around 1885, although it traces its military use back to Austrian skirmishers. The modern slouch hat is derived from the black "Corsican hat" (Korsehut) – historically used in the Austrian army...A green Australian Army slouch hat which is typically made from durable, khaki coloured fur felt (like rabbit fur) of wool felt. ...(Sourced from Wikipedia) Clothing Slouch Hat A green Australian Army slouch hat which is typically made from durable, khaki coloured fur felt (like rabbit fur) of wool felt. ...The name "slouch hat" refers to the fact that one side droops down as opposed to the other which is pinned against the side of the crown. This style of hat has been worn for many hundreds of years, especially during the English Civil War during the 17th century when it became associated with Royalists known as Cavaliers and became known as the Cavalier hat, but it was also fashionable for the upper and middle classes throughout Europe during that time until it developed into the tricorne and bicorne. It was introduced into Australia around 1885, although it traces its military use back to Austrian skirmishers. The modern slouch hat is derived from the black "Corsican hat" (Korsehut) – historically used in the Austrian army during the Napoleonic Wars. The headwear saw primary use by 15 battalions of Austrian Jägers (skirmishers) and it featured an upturned brim, leather chinstrap and feather plume. The regular infantry also saw limited use of the Corsican hat in the periods 1803–06 and 1811–36. (Sourced from Wikipedia)A green Australian Army slouch hat which is typically made from durable, khaki coloured fur felt (like rabbit fur) of wool felt. It has a wide brim and which was turned up one side.clothing, slouch hat -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - SLOUCH HAT
... Australian Army Issued Slouch Hat....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Australian Army Issued Slouch Hat. Uniform Slouch Hat Army Inside "100% fine wool felt" "Made in Australia" "Size 61" . ...Australian Army Issued Slouch Hat.Brown woollen fur felt hat. Pale brown material wrapped around outside of rim. Gold clip attaching left side of hat to crown. Gold colour Rising Sun Emblem on left side but not official Army Emblem. Inside size 61, makers label, cleaning instructions. Black leather rim sewn on the inside of crown.Inside "100% fine wool felt" "Made in Australia" "Size 61" .uniform, slouch hat, army -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchHat, Model, unknown, ca 1980s
... A small souvenir model of the Australian Army 'slouch hat' complete with folded brim to one side and the 'rising sun' hat badge. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula A small souvenir model of the Australian Army 'slouch hat' complete with folded brim to one side and the 'rising sun' hat badge. ...A small souvenir model of the Australian Army 'slouch hat' complete with folded brim to one side and the 'rising sun' hat badge. The model was presumably stamped from thin Copper plate. The impression of the hat badge is similar to the 1949 'fourth pattern' Australian Military Forces badge with the King's Crown. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Hat Badge - Rising Sun
... 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. ...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. first world war (ww1) 1914 - 1918 uniforms ballarat rsl ballarat On front: “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES” Badge with motif of the Rising Sun, for use on Australian Army slouch hats. ...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 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Slouch Hat, Hat, khaki, fur felt, 1986, 1986
... The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity and was introduced into the Australian military in the second half of the 19th. This hat was used by a member of the Royal Australian Army...Khaki Australian army slouch hat with left brim pinned to the side; pale green band around circumference of hat; two golden metallic badges (one in front and one on left side); four metallic rivets on top. ...It also has social significance as a strong symbol of the 'Australian fighting man' and more generally for its link with Australian identity. army hat slouch hat australian army medical corps The left side badge displays a crown with the word 'Australia' under it (also known as the Commonwealth 'rising sun' pattern). ...The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity and was introduced into the Australian military in the second half of the 19th. This hat was used by a member of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. An inside inscription (most likely referring to the owner) reads 'Griffin 49443'.The slouch hat is historically significant in the wider context of Australian army and more particularly in Australia's military involvement in the Gulf War. It also has social significance as a strong symbol of the 'Australian fighting man' and more generally for its link with Australian identity. Khaki Australian army slouch hat with left brim pinned to the side; pale green band around circumference of hat; two golden metallic badges (one in front and one on left side); four metallic rivets on top. Leather band inside and brown leather strap attached with six metallic staples. The left side badge displays a crown with the word 'Australia' under it (also known as the Commonwealth 'rising sun' pattern). The front badge displays a crown on top, a snake in the middle and the inscription 'Royal Australian Army Medical Corps'. At the bottom, another inscription reads 'Paulatim'. Inside the leather strap, a handwritten black ink inscription reads 'Griffin 49443'. Hat made by Latiners in 1986, size 55cm. army, hat, slouch hat, australian army, medical corps -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - HAT, SLOUCH, MOUNTCASTLE, 1991
... Brown felt Australian Army slouch hat with left hand brim pinned up and secured with a brass clip. ...On the Rising Sun badge: 'THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY'. Brown felt Australian Army slouch hat with left hand brim pinned up and secured with a brass clip. ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Brown felt Australian Army slouch hat with left hand brim pinned up and secured with a brass clip. A gold coloured plastic Rising Sun badge is attached. The seven fold khaki puggaree has an Army Christian Chaplain's badge attached on the front. The hat has a brown leather chin strap and brown leather sweat band.Stamped on the sweat band in gold lettering: '(upwards arrow), MOUNTCASTLE, 1991, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, 57'. On the Rising Sun badge: 'THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY'.headwear, slouch hat, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams. -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchSlouch hat, Hat, khaki, fur felt, 1986, 1986
... Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki cloth puggaree. ...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Standard issue slouch hat Standard issue slouch hat individualised by Corps badge and unit colour patch headgear slouch Latiners 1986 55 (size) gold stamped on sweatband Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki cloth puggaree. ...Standard issue slouch hatStandard issue slouch hat individualised by Corps badge and unit colour patch Khaki Australian Army slouch hat (fur felt) with khaki cloth puggaree. White above blue with purple square superimposed 42 mm square colour patch (142nd Signal Squadron) on right hand side of puggaree. Royal Australian Corps of Signals cap badge on front of puggaree. Brown sweatband. Brown leather chinstrap. Mounted on plywood mounting board.Latiners 1986 55 (size) gold stamped on sweatbandheadgear, slouch -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchHat, Slouch, Mid 20th Century
... Australian Army issue slouch hat issued to all members of the Australian Army owned by a person by the name of Phipps....Post World War 2 Australian Army Hat pinned into the slouch position. The pinned brim has a Rising Sun Badge attached by two metal pins. ...Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Australian Army issue slouch hat issued to all members of the Australian Army owned by a person by the name of Phipps. australian army slouch rising sun phipps fayrefield Hand written on leather band inside the hat: PHIPPS Embossed into leather band: MADE BY/"FAYREFIELD"/MELBOURNE/6 5/8/19[indecipherable] Post World War 2 Australian Army Hat pinned into the slouch position. ...Australian Army issue slouch hat issued to all members of the Australian Army owned by a person by the name of Phipps.Post World War 2 Australian Army Hat pinned into the slouch position. The pinned brim has a Rising Sun Badge attached by two metal pins. Hat Band is cotton and rouched. It also has a leather chin strap. Hand written on leather band inside the hat: PHIPPS Embossed into leather band: MADE BY/"FAYREFIELD"/MELBOURNE/6 5/8/19[indecipherable]australian army slouch rising sun phipps fayrefield -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform, Slouch Hat
... Australian Army slouch hat features khaki wool felt construction with distinctive turned up brim. ...Australian Army slouch hat features khaki wool felt construction with distinctive turned up brim. ...Australian Army slouch hat features khaki wool felt construction with distinctive turned up brim. The iconic 'Rising Sun' badge offically known at the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The hat includes a puggaree - a pleated fabric band around the crown - and a leather chin strap. This is the standard hat for Australian soldiers since 1903, condsidered a national symbol of military identity. Khaki colour, pale green pleated band. Metal rising sun insignia - general staff. Brass polished buttons.Rising sun badge, gold emb insignia - general staffaustralian, slouch hat -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - HAT, SLOUCH, Bardsley Hats, 1991
... Australian Army felt slouch hat with seven fold khaki puggaree. ...slouch hat headwear Major Thomas B. Williams Stamped on the leather sweat band in gold lettering: 'Bardsley hats, 1991 (upwards arrow), FURFELT, 57' Australian Army felt slouch hat with seven fold khaki puggaree. ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Australian Army felt slouch hat with seven fold khaki puggaree. A brass clip is on the left side to allow for the brim to be pinned up. No chin strap. Brown leather sweat band on the inside.Stamped on the leather sweat band in gold lettering: 'Bardsley hats, 1991 (upwards arrow), FURFELT, 57'slouch hat, headwear, major thomas b. williams -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 122
... The back cover illustration depicts a man wearing a knitted cardigan, posed with an Australian Army slouch hat and standing in front of an encampment....The back cover illustration depicts a man wearing a knitted cardigan, posed with an Australian Army slouch hat and standing in front of an encampment. world war ii handicrafts - history knitting patons and baldwins (australia) ltd world war ii handicrafts - history knitting No. 122 / 6D. / PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book Knitting Book (front cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 122, WWII. ...This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for mens garments. Several of these patterns could be knitted for use by the Armed Forces, including a balaclava and a splint cover for a Bohler Walking Iron (a type of splint used where the foot must not touch the ground or bear any weight, eg. in cases of ulceration). The back cover illustration depicts a man wearing a knitted cardigan, posed with an Australian Army slouch hat and standing in front of an encampment.Knitting Book (front cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 122, WWII. Knitting Book (back cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 122, WWII.No. 122 / 6D. / PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Bookworld war ii handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, world war ii, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchSouvenir, Trophy
... A trophy in the form of a small replica of an Australian Army 'slouch hat' mounted on a circular stand. ...A trophy in the form of a small replica of an Australian Army 'slouch hat' mounted on a circular stand. ...A trophy in the form of a small replica of an Australian Army 'slouch hat' mounted on a circular stand. The 'slouch hat' is silver plated, has a turned brim on the left hand side and has a 'rising sun' hat badge. The circular stand is made of a light gauge steel which has been pressed in the form of an inverted dish and is coloured with a mid brown finish. There is a silver plated label attached to the dish which has been engraved indicating that this item was originally a trophy (origin unknown). The label has the following engraved inscription "R. Donowa Trophy, 1966, won by, G. Plant."The label attached to this trophy has the following engraved inscription "R. Donowa Trophy, 1966, won by, G. Plant." -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - SLOUCH HAT, Fayrefield, 1965
... Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki cotton seven-pleat fabric puggaree. ...Army headwear slouch hat Leo Reoch Cohn Stamped on sweat band in white: 'MADE BY "FEYREFIELD" MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'. Australian ...Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki cotton seven-pleat fabric puggaree. Four holes in the side of the crown for ventilation. Brass clip and hook on the left-hand side of the hat for pinning up the left brim. Brown leather sweat band and chin strap.Stamped on sweat band in white: 'MADE BY "FEYREFIELD" MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'.army headwear, slouch hat, leo reoch cohn -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph, 1942
... The lady is wearing a coat and hat, She is carrying a small bouquet of flowers and a hand bag. The soldier is in an Australian Army uniform wearing a slouch hat....The lady is wearing a coat and hat, She is carrying a small bouquet of flowers and a hand bag. The soldier is in an Australian Army uniform wearing a slouch hat. ...This refers to the WW2 service of VX25591 Edward Hildebrandt.This is a small black & white photo. It portrays a couple walking on a footpath arm in arm. The lady is wearing a coat and hat, She is carrying a small bouquet of flowers and a hand bag. The soldier is in an Australian Army uniform wearing a slouch hat.On the rear of the photo, written in ink is " Marjery (Phillips) and Ted Hildebrandt in Swanston St. Melbourne. The year 1942 is written in a different pen.ww2, photo -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge - Badges x 2, Rising Sun, 20th Century
... A Rising Sun badge is the official badge of the Australian Army worn on a slouch hat with an upturned section of the brim. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road A Rising Sun badge is the official badge of the Australian Army worn on a slouch hat with an upturned section of the brim. ...A Rising Sun badge is the official badge of the Australian Army worn on a slouch hat with an upturned section of the brim. The badge was first used in the Boer War by the mounted soldiers and in May 1904 the badge bearing the words "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" were first used. This badge was worn by Australian soldiers during World Wars One and Two. Today Australian soldiers wear a seventh version of the Rising Sun badge. These Rising Sun badges are a famous symbol in Australia as they were worn by Australian soldiers in two World Wars and have come to represent the fighting spirit of the first ANZACS .1 Bronze badge featuring a crown, scrolls with text and a depiction of sun rays of varying lengths. There are two small rings on the reverse, possibly used for thread to anchor the badges on a hat or shoulders .2 Smaller but otherwise identical with .1 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCESaustralian army, rising sun badge, anzacs -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomHat Fur Felt, 1968 1978 or 1988
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Hat is type worn by various Australian Soldiers since 1885 Recognizable symbol of Australian Army hat slouch felt brim MADE BY "FAYREFIELD" 7 1/4 19? ...Hat is type worn by various Australian Soldiers since 1885Recognizable symbol of Australian ArmyHat fur felt, khaki colour with 7 fold puggaree and 'Rising Sun' hat badgeMADE BY "FAYREFIELD" 7 1/4 19?8hat slouch felt brim -
Orbost & District Historical Societybadge
... A bronze Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. It is in the shape of the rising sun on a pin to attach to army slouch hat....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 wording badge rising-sun numismatics A bronze Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. It is in the shape of the rising sun on a pin to attach to army slouch ...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 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchThe Evolution of the Rising Sun Badge of the Australian Army, Captain D'arcy.2004, 2004
... 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. Gives a brief rundown on the Evolution of Rising Sun Badge with 12 examples and explanatory notes Glass covered Rectangular Picture Frame showing the Evolution of the Rising Sun Badge of the Australian Army. ...The origins of the rising sun badge are disputed. Rising sun designs had appeared on early Australian colonial coins and military insignia decades before the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901, and may have represented the image of Australia as 'a young nation' and a 'new Britannia'.[2] As early as the 1820s, the symbol of a 'rising sun' was used by various progressive organisations, loosely characterised under the banner "Advance Australia". The rising sun crest used in the New South Wales colonial and State crests was taken from the crest used on the first Advance Australia Arms, circa 1821, and consistently since then.[3] The oldest known example is the 'Advance Australia' coat of arms. The 'Advance Australia Arms' (named because of the motto inscription) became widely used in New South Wales and the neighbouring colonies by private corporations and individuals. Although they never had any official status, they formed the basis for several official coats of arms, including the New South Wales coat of arms. The representation below was reputedly painted for Thomas Silk, the son of the captain of the Prince of Orange, a convict ship that visited Sydney in 1821. The symbol struck a chord with the pre-federation population and many examples still exist on colonial architecture.[4] 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.Glass covered Rectangular Picture Frame showing the Evolution of the Rising Sun Badge of the Australian Army.Gives a brief rundown on the Evolution of Rising Sun Badge with 12 examples and explanatory notes -
Lara RSL Sub BranchService Gear, Clothing Military Various - Puggaree
... Army reverted to various types of plain bands, green dyed puggarees for example, for jungle warfare. However, the official puggaree at the conclusion of World War Two was still the flat band. The current puggaree has seven pleats, one for each state and one for the Australian Territories. It is made from light khaki coloured cotton and is worn on the slouch hat...Army reverted to various types of plain bands, green dyed puggarees for example, for jungle warfare. However, the official puggaree at the conclusion of World War Two was still the flat band. The current puggaree has seven pleats, one for each state and one for the Australian Territories. It is made from light khaki coloured cotton and is worn on the slouch hat ...The term ‘puggaree’ originates from the Hindu word, ‘Pagri,’ meaning a turban or thin scarf of muslin. Intended for insulation, the puggaree was a traditional Indian head-wrap, adapted by the British for headdress worn in hot, sunny regions. During World War One (1914-1918) a plain khaki cloth band was worn and this practice continued until compulsory training was suspended in 1929. Following the introduction of Voluntary Training in 1930, new puggarees were issued to the Commonwealth Military Force with different coloured folds denoting Arm or Service. During World War Two, a flat type of band was issued. Troops who were on active service in the Middle East at the time introduced a folded puggaree as a distinguishing mark of active service. Later, the Army reverted to various types of plain bands, green dyed puggarees for example, for jungle warfare. However, the official puggaree at the conclusion of World War Two was still the flat band. The current puggaree has seven pleats, one for each state and one for the Australian Territories. It is made from light khaki coloured cotton and is worn on the slouch hat with a unit colour patch sewn on the right side. While the majority of the Australian Army wear the light khaki coloured puggaree, there are slight variations for members of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and the Corps of Staff Cadets. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, wear jungle green puggaree. The dark green puggaree was introduced during the Battalion’s service in Malaya over the period 1959-61. Unable to get puggarees from Australia for an official parade; the task of producing them was given to the Battalion tailor, Mr. Mohavved Beseek. Mr Beseek used ‘bush shirts’ (common issue British field uniform at the time) to make the puggarees as he was unable to obtain the khaki material locally or from Australia. It is thought that the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel W. Morrow decided that the green puggaree would be the puggaree worn by the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, in Malaya. After the battalion’s return to Australia, the dark green puggaree was adopted for permanent use. Because the dark green puggaree is so distinctive, the battalion does not wear a colour patch. Royal Military College staff cadets wear a distinctive puggaree of olive drab colour. The puggaree has eight pleats, with seven representing each state and one for the Australian Territories. The eighth pleat signifies the graduation of the first international cadet through the Royal Military College who hailed from New Zealand. Worn on slouch HatHat BandNilpuggaree,hat band, slouch hat, lara rsl -
Lara RSL Sub BranchColoured Print, Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two
... Australian soldiers wore cloth patches of various shapes and colours on their upper sleeves to indicate to which unit or formation they belonged. The use of colour patches was discontinued in 1949 when the British system of embroidered shoulder titles, formation signs and lanyards was adopted. In July 1987 colour patches were reintroduced in order to foster the Army’s heritage and are now worn on the right side of the puggaree on the slouch hat ...The Chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australian military forces during world war 2. the Australian Military forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Forces and the Permanent Military ForcesDuring the world wars and the years in between, Australian soldiers wore cloth patches of various shapes and colours on their upper sleeves to indicate to which unit or formation they belonged. The use of colour patches was discontinued in 1949 when the British system of embroidered shoulder titles, formation signs and lanyards was adopted. In July 1987 colour patches were reintroduced in order to foster the Army’s heritage and are now worn on the right side of the puggaree on the slouch hat. Coloured Print of Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War TwoNumbered Colour Patches and descriptions of each patch 1 to 630 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchHat, Felt, Mountcastle Pty Ltd, May 2005
... Standard Australian Department of Defence issue khaki fur felt slouch hat as worn by Army personnel. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD MAY 2005 57 O/N 235032 Standard Australian Department of Defence issue khaki fur felt slouch hat as worn by Army personnel. ...Standard Australian Department of Defence issue khaki fur felt slouch hat as worn by Army personnel. The hat brim has a bound edge finish and one side of the brim is folded against the hat crown. The folded brim is attached by a brass clip to the side of the crown. This hat has a 7 fold puggaree and a leather chin strap. MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD MAY 2005 57 O/N 235032
