G'day all
I'm stumped on this one I'm not sure if it's WW2, RN, RAN or other?
All help appreciated.
G'day all
I'm stumped on this one I'm not sure if it's WW2, RN, RAN or other?
All help appreciated.
Aussie or less likely South African made, but other than that I could not say with certainty. Have you tried researching the maker?
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
Rankine and Dobbie were Melbourne tailors from at least WWI to the 1950's. Lots of mentions on the Trove NLA website.
Maybe a government department uniform like an inspector? Just my guess.
Oz.
Cheers guys from a description I read from the AWM it's 40's period. Still unconfirmed though.
My impression was that it might actually be RAAF given the size of the shadow left by the badge and the flash has washed it out significantly but it looks like the dark Aussie blue material and the buttons and chinstrap are typical of what you find on air force caps too. How does the wool look in the daylight?
also I found this on the maker
Yes certainly a puzzle. It does look more air force in the construction of the Top, however the peak and chinstrap, as well as its colour suggest a naval cap of somekind. I have seen an army cap with the sewn Top detail made by a maker which was predominantly more "air force" focused, so perhaps that would explain the top on a naval cap.
It could be anything from RAN to Merchant Navy, although the badge shading in the first image looks like the lower section of a Petty Officer's badge... scroll down the page Royal Navy & Royal MarinesPeak Caps - OCAD Militaria Collectors Resources
Alternatively it could be civilian, such as an Air line pilot hat...
Oli
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