| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34692.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Cotton duck, Wool |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1930s |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
Sailor's cap and tally band: Seaman E G Short, Sea Cadet Brigade
Description
Sailor's cap with 'Sea Cadet Brigade' tally ribbon, detached from cap. Cap body is made from cotton duck, painted white, with a pair of brass ventilation eyelets to each vertical side of the cap.
History / Summary
Edgar George 'Ted' Short was born in Waverley, Sydney in 1921 and attended Sydney Grammar, Waverley Public and Randwick High Schools.
Short was a member of the Sea Cadets during the 1930s and was working as a toolmaker during the Second World War. This was a reserved occupation during the war and as a result, he had no military service.