Badge, Rising Sun hat badge
Object detail
Description
Metal hat badge depicting Rising Sun, inscribed "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES."
Classification
NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Military defence forces
Measurements
L37 x W27 x H7 mm
Media/Materials description
Bronze
Signature/Marks
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES
History and use
This 'Rising Sun' badge (third pattern, May 1904) was owned by World War 1 veteran Francis Joseph Brewer.
Worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the distinctive 'Rising Sun' badge has become synonymous with the Australian Armed Forces. The third pattern Rising Sun badge consisted of a scroll inscribed with ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn by soldiers in both World Wars until a new pattern was introduced in 1949. Australian Army soldiers today wear the seventh pattern Rising Sun.
This badge is part of a collection of war-related items owned by Francis Joseph Brewer, a Brisbane journalist and World War 1 veteran. Brewer saw active service in France and in 1918 was shot in the ankle, an injury which eventually led to him being returned to Australia. The Brewer collection includes correspondence and small trinkets Brewer souvenired and sent home to his wife and sister. Like many soldiers, he kept a journal throughout the War which is now held in the Mitchell Library.
On his return to Australia, Francis continued his work as a journalist covering politics and court proceedings. He also authored several publications including ‘All About War Gratuity : instructions how to get it, together with a gratuity ready reckoner; Australian handbook for nurses, sailors, soldiers and dependants’ and ‘Sixty-six years of municipal government’ for the Brisbane Council.
Worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the distinctive 'Rising Sun' badge has become synonymous with the Australian Armed Forces. The third pattern Rising Sun badge consisted of a scroll inscribed with ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn by soldiers in both World Wars until a new pattern was introduced in 1949. Australian Army soldiers today wear the seventh pattern Rising Sun.
This badge is part of a collection of war-related items owned by Francis Joseph Brewer, a Brisbane journalist and World War 1 veteran. Brewer saw active service in France and in 1918 was shot in the ankle, an injury which eventually led to him being returned to Australia. The Brewer collection includes correspondence and small trinkets Brewer souvenired and sent home to his wife and sister. Like many soldiers, he kept a journal throughout the War which is now held in the Mitchell Library.
On his return to Australia, Francis continued his work as a journalist covering politics and court proceedings. He also authored several publications including ‘All About War Gratuity : instructions how to get it, together with a gratuity ready reckoner; Australian handbook for nurses, sailors, soldiers and dependants’ and ‘Sixty-six years of municipal government’ for the Brisbane Council.
Associated person
Registration number
N7771
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