Hat Badges Of The Australian Army: 1903-1930
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; RSL stamps on endpapers.
For collectors, historians, and military enthusiasts alike, Hat Badges of the Australian Army: 1903–1930 stands as an indispensable reference work, chronicling a pivotal and formative era in the development of Australia's military identity. Alfred N. Festberg presents a meticulous visual and historical record of the hat badges worn by Australian Army units during a period that spans the post-Federation consolidation of the armed forces through to the interwar years — a time when regimental pride and national identity were being forged in the crucible of conflict and institutional change. Each badge is documented with the precision of a dedicated scholar, offering detailed descriptions that illuminate the heraldic symbolism, regimental lineage, and manufacturing distinctions that make these artefacts so sought after by collectors worldwide. Festberg's authoritative approach transforms what might otherwise be a dry cataloguing exercise into a richly informative narrative of Australian military heritage, underscoring the significance of these small metal emblems as tangible links to the soldiers who wore them. His work occupies a rare and respected niche in the literature of Australiana and militaria, recognised as a foundational text for anyone serious about understanding the material culture of the early Australian Army. Whether you are a seasoned collector tracking down a rare regimental piece or a historian piecing together the story of Australia's military past, this volume raises the question: how many stories remain hidden in the details of a single badge?
Author: Alfred N. Festberg
Format: Paperback
Published: 1981, Silverleaf Publishing
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; RSL stamps on endpapers.
For collectors, historians, and military enthusiasts alike, Hat Badges of the Australian Army: 1903–1930 stands as an indispensable reference work, chronicling a pivotal and formative era in the development of Australia's military identity. Alfred N. Festberg presents a meticulous visual and historical record of the hat badges worn by Australian Army units during a period that spans the post-Federation consolidation of the armed forces through to the interwar years — a time when regimental pride and national identity were being forged in the crucible of conflict and institutional change. Each badge is documented with the precision of a dedicated scholar, offering detailed descriptions that illuminate the heraldic symbolism, regimental lineage, and manufacturing distinctions that make these artefacts so sought after by collectors worldwide. Festberg's authoritative approach transforms what might otherwise be a dry cataloguing exercise into a richly informative narrative of Australian military heritage, underscoring the significance of these small metal emblems as tangible links to the soldiers who wore them. His work occupies a rare and respected niche in the literature of Australiana and militaria, recognised as a foundational text for anyone serious about understanding the material culture of the early Australian Army. Whether you are a seasoned collector tracking down a rare regimental piece or a historian piecing together the story of Australia's military past, this volume raises the question: how many stories remain hidden in the details of a single badge?