Headwear - Hatband, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "VTFA", 1940s

Historical information

Hat band worn by officials and team members when representing the Association at interstate matches. Two types - see item 6946 for a separate letter type. This combined letter or interwoven into a symbol was worn in item 6946 at the 1948 Sydney carnival. Most likely made by the MMTB Uniform clothing shop at Hawthorn.

Significance

Yields information about the insignia worn by the VFTA.

Physical description

Navy blue cotton band with the letters "V F T A" interwoven or combined into a symbol, machine sewn with a white backing strip on the rear.

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