Hat badge (Eagle and Lyre Bird)

Object detail

Accession number

2004.81

Description

Air Force hat badge. Black, wool background. The top features a golden crown with a red centre lining and a silver band around the base of the crown. Underneath the crown is a winged eagle. Beneath the eagle, is what appears to be a Lyre bird with its plumage extended out. The badge has a linen backing.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool
Processed Material/Textile/Linen
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Bomber Command Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Hat badge (Eagle and Lyre Bird), 2004.81. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Insignia Badge, Insignia Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Badge Crest Musical instrument Symbol Emblem Font Metal Fashion accessory Logo Government agency

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