| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM20422.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Cotton grosgrain, Enamel, Fur felt, White metal |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 3: Aust 43-44 |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1942-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Hat : Miss M Mulvey, Superintendent, National Emergency Services
Description
Ladies dark blue, narrow brimmed fur felt hat, with a dark blue grosgrain band finished with a flat bow on the proper right. Attached to the centre front band is the white metal and red enamel badge of the National Emergency Services surmounted by a King's crown, with 'NES' in red enamel in the centre, and 'NEW SOUTH WALES on a scroll beneath. The centre front of the crown is finished with a 'V' shaped bash.
History / Summary
Worn by Miss M Mulvey, Superintendent of Division 'S', National Emergency Services (NES) Ambulance Drivers, Greater Newcastle, NSW