| Accession Number | REL/03269 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c. 1916-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Hat badge: Australian Imperial Camel Corps
Description
An unofficial cast brass Rising Sun badge with a standing camel, facing right, in the centre surmounted by an Imperial crown and a banner at the base embossed 'AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES'. A pair of attachment lugs are brazed on to the reverse.
History / Summary
This is an example of an unofficial Camel Corps hat badge. Some, but not all, Australian Light Horse and Camel Corps units elected to wear unofficial regimental badges of their own design in place of the 'Rising Sun' general service badge. These badges were privately designed and purchased by Regiments or individuals; some were made to order in Australia or Britain, others were cheaply sand-cast in Egypt. The Australian War Memorial collection holds two other variations of hat badges used by the Australian and Imperial Camel Corps. They are REL/05784.314 and REL36592.