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Corps, 1912-1921

Royal Australian Artillery (Permanent), Hat Badge. FINISH: Brass. HEIGHT: 45mm. NOTE: Worn 1920-1921.

Siege Artillery Brigade, Royal Australian Artillery, Hat Badge. FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 45mm. NOTE: Worn by members of the Siege Artillery Brigade 1915-1919

Australian Army Chaplains Department (Christian), Hat Badge (Type 1). FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 43mm. NOTE: Maker marked, K.G. Luke MELB to rear.

Australian Army Chaplains Department (Christian), Hat Badge (Type 2). FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 43mm. NOTE: Type 2 manufactured by S. Schlank & Co, Adelaide has a distinctive embossing to the badge and is maker marked to rear.

Australian Army Chaplains Department (Jewish). FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 40mm. NOTE: Hat, Cap and Collar badges are identical in size.

Australian Army Medical Corps, Hat Badge

Australian Army Medical Corps, Hat Badge. FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 46mm. NOTE: this is a non-voided version. FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 46mm. NOTE: this is a non-voided version.

FINISH: Oxidised/Bronze. HEIGHT: 43mm. MOTTO: Doctrina Vim Promovet (Learning Promotes Strength). NOTE: Non-Voided crown version. The hat/cap/collar badges were identical in size. The triangle backing was worn with the badge on pith helmets.

The Corps of Staff Cadets, Hat/Cap/Collar Badge. FINISH: Oxidised/Bronze. HEIGHT: 43mm. MOTTO: Doctrina Vim Promovet (Learning Promotes Strength). NOTE: Non-Voided crown version. The hat/cap/collar badges were identical in size.

The Corps of Staff Cadets, Hat/Cap/Collar Badge. FINISH: Oxidised/Bronze. HEIGHT: 43mm. MOTTO: Doctrina Vim Promovet (Learning Promotes Strength). NOTE: Voided crown version. The hat/cap/collar badges were identical in size.

Central Flying School (VIC), Hat Badge

Australian Army Survey Corps, Hat Badge. FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 41mm. NOTE: this first version was Non-Voided. Later period badges were voided.

Naval Bridging Train, Hat Badge. FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 53mm.

2nd District Guards (A.I.F.), Hat Badge. FINISH: Brass. HEIGHT: 35mm. NOTE: Although not a 'Corps' badge the 2nd District Guards was an official military unit with an official hat and collar badges.

2nd District Guards (A.I.F.), Hat Badge. FINISH: Oxidised. HEIGHT: 35mm. NOTE: Although not a 'Corps' badge the 2nd District Guards was an official military unit with an official hat and collar badges.

Garrison Military Police, Hat Badge. FINISH: Brass. NOTE: Although not a 'Corps' badge the Garrision Military Police was an official military unit with an official hat and collar badges.

FINISH: Bi-Metal. NOTE: Although not a 'Corps' badge the German Concentration Camp Guards were an official military unit with official hat and collar badges.

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