Historical information

Used as ceremonial headress of "other ranks" in the RAAF, with awith oxidised brass other rank's cap badge, which is not attached.

Physical description

RAAF blue wool barathea forage cap with holes on left hand side (the normal oxidised brass other rank's cap badge is not attached) to the front left side and pair of black plastic RAAF buttons on the front. The crown opening has been sewn up with large black running stitches in heavy black thread. The inside crown is lined with navy polyester with a stitched lining that bears various marking on the size, date of manufacture, type/style markings, including a stamping of a the broad arrow with letters either side "G" & "Y".

Inscriptions & markings

V 330 1944
MADE IN
AUSTRALIA
SIZE 6 7/8