Headwear - TALLY BAND, HMAS ARUNTA

Historical information

Original HMAS ARUNTA commissioned in 1942. Serving in New Guinea and Pacific.
Part of the collection of "William Anthony THEODORE DSM", pm 2981.
Refer CAT no. 7926P FOR Service details.

Physical description

Three Black Tally Bands from HMAS ARUNTA with gold writing on them.
1. Tally band has H.M.A.S. inscribed.
2. Tally band is tied in a bow to make a band and has H.M.A.S. inscribed.
3. Tally Band is tied with a bow to make a band and has H.M.A.S. ARUNTA inscribed.

Inscriptions & markings

Two Tally Bands have just H.M.A.S. inscribed and the third Tally band has H.M.A.S. ARUNTA inscribed.

Back to top