Rising Sun Badge Royalty-Free Stock Image

Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the `Rising Sun` badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac. There are seven patterns of the Rising Sun. The Rising Sun has evolved over time and today Australian Army soldiers wear the seventh pattern Rising Sun. This badge shows the third pattern Rising Sun and carries a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’. It was worn throughout both World Wars.