Sounds like an Army Disposal Store rising sun badge. They were cast and some had lugs. Made for army disposal stores and never worn by the army.
Mitchells is also an Army Disposal Store in Sydney.
Mick
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Originally Posted by GTB
Further to the contributions in this thread:
1. Badge: Die-cast chrome, the back perfectly flat; KC, 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'; 2 small hairpin fasteners in lieu of normal single split-pin; stick-on label at back 'Mitchell's'.
Obviously, the badge and hat are out of synch with each other. But I'd very much welcome comments
GTB
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