WW2 AUSTRALIAN NAVY NAMED ADMIRALS UNIFORM TRUNK RANK BOARDS HAT HMAS SYDNEY

Description

Naval officer’s fine bicorne hat with twisted bullion loop and bullion tassels to left side & fore and aft peaks, fine seal skin fur outer cover, white silken lined, maker marked for Gieves of London & ink named. C. R. S. FARQUHAR. Pair of gilt bullion Rear Admiral dress shoulder boards, Gives marked retaining metal suspender clips to each. Single gilt metal sword belt buckle, named to rear C.R.S.F. All contained in early 1900’s Gieves badged velvet-lined tin with lid inscribed in white paint C.R.S. Farquhar R.N. Generally, very good condition overall. The uniform and sword* represent the former property of one of Australia’s senior wartime naval officers, who many have attributed the post engagement loss of life in regards to the disappearance of H.M.A.S. Sydney II. Ex Gregsons.