Large Rising Sun hat badge

Object/Artifact

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Henley & Grange RSL

2023.1.16.2: Front of badge showing bracing and bent, central bayonet.
2023.1.16.2

Front of badge showing bracing and bent, central bayonet.

Name/Title

Large "Rising Sun" hat badge

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.16.2

Description

Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun hat badge. This is the large version and has one split pin to attach to the upturned brim of a slouch hat. Made from copper, this badge shows some brassing and damage to the central bayonet.. The crown on this badge is known as the Imperial State Crown, or King's Crown (KC), and this did not change until 1956, after Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952.

Use

The Rising Sun badge identified servicemen and servicewomen as belonging to the Australian Army. Australian Army Nursing Service sisters wore a silver badge, while servicemen wore bronze-coloured badges. While the design has changed since the Second World War, the badge is still worn by today’s servicemen and servicewomen.

Category

Badge, War Memorabilia

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1939 - 1945

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

3

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2023.1 - 2023.1.42

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Original owner

Notes

S19958, Pte Edward Verdun Thomas CARTER