Naval Uniforms

Up to 1911 the Australian Commonwealth Forces button was worn on our navy’s uniforms. The actual uniform was based on that of the Royal Navy. From 1911-1928 a tilted (or “lazy”) fouled (caught in the rope to which is attached) was featured. The fouled anchor is symbolic of the hazards the navy faces.

The Advertiser (Adelaide), 9th May 1910 page 14.

The Advertiser (Adelaide), 11th October 1911 page 10.

From the Australian Maritime Museum collection; object no.13966.

In 1928 a new design button was introduced.

The Mercury (Hobart), 11th April 1928 page 3.

Australian National Maritime Museum collection, object no.45653