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