Physical description

A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A cast economy issue gilded metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band and a summer issue khaki cotton cap cover is fitted over the crown. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk with a clear plastic protective cover.
A rectangular white manufacturers label is attached to the lining bearing details including size, etc.
The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband.

Inscriptions & markings

The manufacturers label is marked: "M.TX, SIZE 67/8, A^F, MADE IN AUSTRALIA"
The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser, service number A36508.