shoulder tabs and braided rope, Orbost Band, 1932-1985

Historical information

The braided rope and the shoulder tabs would have been used on the Orbost Municipal Band uniform dated between 1932-1985.Instruments and some history on the local band is displayed in the Orbost Museum

Significance

The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.

Physical description

Yellow braided rope with tassels on the end and also 6 0rbost shoulder tabs which are in an arc shape, with a black background with yellow machine stitching stating Orbost, both used for the municipal band.

Inscriptions & markings

machine stitched in yellow/ Orbost on a black background on the shoulder tabs/"ORBOST"

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