Historical information
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 wording
Physical description
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.
