Historical information

Worn by Major Bernard Farley whilst serving at at 8/7 RVR as A company Commander, Support Company Commander 1997-1999, posted to CATDC Capability Development unit at Puckapunyal VIC in 2000 - 2001

Significance

Personal uniform item worn by the donator

Physical description

Army Slouch Hat with, puggaree, unit badge of 7/8RVR (located on front of Puggaree), Unit colour patch (white over red) located on the pugarree right side, the rising sun badge is located on turned up (left under side) of the brim. The hat is complete with a chin strap

Inscriptions & markings

Hat Badge - Unit ensigns of 8/7RVR Batallion headquartered in Ballarat VIC
The Unit Colour patch is white over red and signifies the blood and bandages that was born on the WWI French battlefield that form part of the units history.
Rising Sun Badge - The ensigns of the Australian Army