Rising Sun hat badge, Australia, late 19th century

Historical information

The first Rising Sun badge design is by no means a mirror image of the Trophy of Arms on which it is thought to be designed. But it comes close to being a mirror image of part of the badge worn by the Victorian Cadet Forces circa1890. (WWW.diggerhistory)

Significance

Significant

Physical description

Rising Sun Badge Seven star with crown surmounted by the word "Australia". First Pattern Hat Badge

Inscriptions & markings

Seven Sun Star raidiating lines Australia inscribed over crown

Subjects

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