Royal Australian Navy AUSTRALIA Title Patch.
A woven blue on white cloth AUSTRALIA title patch for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Australia.
Summer uniform. 1980's.
Used, but good condition.
A woven blue on white cloth AUSTRALIA title patch for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Australia.
Summer uniform. 1980's.
Used, but good condition.
A woven blue on white cloth AUSTRALIA title patch for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Australia.
Summer uniform. 1980's.
Used, but good condition.
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval force of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The navy was formed in 1901 as the Commonwealth Naval Forces (CNF) through the amalgamation of the colonial navies of Australia following the federation of Australia.
On 10 July 1911, the CNF was granted "Royal" status by King George V and was from that time referred to as Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Royal Australian Navy Other Ranks wear "right arm rates" insignia, called "Category Insignia" to indicate specialty training qualifications.
In 1965, 'Australia' flashes were added to all RAN uniforms, apart from some flag officer items.
1913 the RAN received approval to adopt the full range of uniforms, badges and insignia of the RN. The only differences that remained between the two were minor changes to buttons and cap ribbons referencing Australia.
RAN uniforms followed RN practice until 1966, when ‘Australia’ flashes were added to both shoulders.
