Historical information
The Australian Army Provost Corps,was formed on the 3rd April 1916.It is responsible for battle traffic control, security duties, prisoner of war handling,the investigation of service offences,maintaining discipline and the running of military prisions.
Significance
The red beret is a military beret worn by many Military police,para military,commando, and police forces.
Physical description
Red Beret with black grosgrain binding with the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Badge at the front.
Inscriptions & markings
29936 W02 RICH. BERET MNFRS.PTY.LTD.VICTORIA 1976 DSN 8406 66-089-5429 SIZE59.