Historical information
This "Purple" Beret sold by Christies in Sydney was produced for the Queensland Ex Survey Corps Association and was not authorised for Service use. The authorised Royal Australian Survey Corps beret was dark blue. The "purple" beret was and is used extensively around Australia on ceremonial occasions such as Anzac Day.
Physical description
Beret, woollen, purple colour with a gold anodized badge - Crown over globe, boomerang with Royal Australian Survey Corps.