| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31264 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Synthetic; Vinyl; Bullion thread; Mohair; Fur felt |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1999 |
| Conflict |
East Timor, 1999-2013 Solomon Islands (IPMT), 2000-2002 |
Tricorne hat : Sub Lieutenant N Hillen, HMAS Success
Description
Female officer's black fur felt tricorne hat with the brim turned up at the sides and back. The hat has a black mohair hat band with a padded RAN officer's badge embroidered with bullion thread on the front. The crown is covered with a white vinyl cap cover secured by four press studs. The inside of the crown has been marked in white pen with 'L163216/HILLEN'. The inside of the cap is lined with a dark synthetic fabric which is faded and torn at the front.
History / Summary
Worn by L163216 Sub Lieutenant Naomi Hillen of HMAS Success during Operation Spitfire and Operation Warden in East Timor, 1999. Sub Lt Hillen also wore these during her service aboard in HMAS Tobruk in the Solomon Islands during Operation Trek in 2000-2001.