Tally band : HMAS Norseman

Place Oceania: Australia
Accession Number REL25182.024
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Headdress
Physical description Textile
Location Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 4: RAN
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1941-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Sailor's black ribbon cap tally with gold embroidered lettering 'H.M.A.S. NORSEMAN'.

History / Summary

Unworn reference example. HMAS Norseman was a merchant vessel requisitioned as an examination vessel in February 1941 and used in patrol work for port authorities.

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