Hi Mike.
All that can be said is that its a WW2 period Kings Crown Rising Sun with the full title of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces in die struck Copper/Brass or blackened brass.
From about 1948 the title changed to Australian Military Forces in die struck Gilt finish.
The Rising Suns worn during the BCOF and Korea periods were a Gilt and from 1953 the crown changed to a Queens Crown and continued to have a Gilt finish.
Your man may have continued to wear his WW2 beret up till he retired.
I hope that this helps.
Regards Phil.
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