Both very rare, worn in very small numbers. The smaller rising sun was worn as a collar badge pair, as shown in Ada Hogg's photo on the AWM website. Her cap badge is an enamel British Red Cross/VAD.
There is another pair of collar badges on a summer weight uniform in the AWM collection which I saw years ago (which told me that they existed). I don't think it is now posted on the website.
I have no info where the the larger rising sun was worn but assume as a cap badge.
The VAD/Australia badge is WW2, not especially scarce. Cap badge is a circle with a maltese cross in the centre, oxidised, King's crown. There is also a red enamel variation. Also enamel lapel badges with different wording like "Third Military District" etc etc.
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