Historical information

Royal Australian Regiment rifle green beret issued and worn when qualified as a rifleman. The RAR badge is colloquially known as the ‘Skippy’ badge.

Physical description

A rifle green wool beret with gold badge that has a kangaroo on crossed rifles in the centre, below are the words ‘DUTY FIRST’ & ‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT’ written on boomerangs. The outer is a wreath with a crown at the top.

Inscriptions & markings

Royal Australian Regiment Badge