Summary
Naval ratings cap with H.M.A.S Melbourne said to have belonged to Stoker William Sorell. Sorell served on H.M.A.S Melbourne during World War I (Royal Australian Navy).
Note: the name William Sorell may be incorrect - it does not appear in World War I records for anyone who was in the naval services. The names Sorrell and Sorrel have also been checked, to no avail. Further research is required.
Note that this cap has the same appearance as one of the caps worn by Cole's 'Little Men' - ST 028991.
Physical Description
Naval ratings cap.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs D. Squires, 07 Dec 1992
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Place & Date Made
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User
(Stoker) W. M. Sorell - Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australia, 1914-1918
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Inscriptions
Text, on band: H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE. Text, inside cap: W.M. SORELL/3442.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
243 cm (Width), 248 cm (Depth), 72 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
252 mm (Length), 242 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Caps, Naval Vessels, Uniforms, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
