| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25182.005 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Textile |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940-1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Tally band : HMAS Wilcannia
Description
Sailor's black ribbon cap tally with gold embroidered lettering 'H.M.A.S. WILCANNIA'.
History / Summary
Unworn reference example. HMAS Wilcannia was a requisitioned coaster, commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy as a patrol vessel in September 1940.