| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31185 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Bullion thread, Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1942-1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1940-1949 |
Cap Tally : Able Seaman J W Allerton, HMAS Arunta
Description
Black cotton Royal Australian Navy sailor's cap tally, machine embroidered in gold thread with the words 'H.M.A.S. ARUNTA'.
History / Summary
S/8918 Able Seaman James William (also known as 'John' and 'Alf') served in HMAS Arunta during the Second World War. He enlisted in September 1943 and was discharged in July 1946.