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Originally Posted by mojob123
No idea where this image came from, so apologies now if it's owned or copyright. I think it proves that the small badge was worn in the cap. I've always kept it in the hope of getting one one day.
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Orders for Australian Imperial Force 1915, para 48(i). (officers and WOs)
Badge, copper, small (for collar and SD cap)....3
Orders for Australian Imperial Force 1915, para 62. (NCOs and men)
Badges, copper, small (for collar and FS cap)...Two on collar of jacket SD and one on cap FS or SD
Standing Orders Australian Imperial Force 1940, para 210.
Badges - Collar, Commonwealth, CO (copper oxidised) ....2 (3 for personnel issued with Caps SD). Chaplains excepted.
The small badge on the cap was the authorised standard. Large badges on the cap are the anomaly.
Cheers, Keith