Object number
M.62.12
Title
Australian Imperial Forces Cricket Cap of HS Love, 1919
Date
1919
Creator
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Size
l x w: 25 x 21 cm
peak: 2 ins
Description
Blue (faded) flannel cap with embroidered badge. Badge depicts golden sun rising behind a crown. Beneath is a pale green scroll with gold Australian Commonwealth/ Military Forces. Maker’s label inside and player name.
Display caption
Australian Imperial Forces Cap of H S B Love, 1919
Geo. Lewin & Co Ltd
Blue flannel cap with embroidered emblem of Australian Commonwealth / Military Forces worn by wicket-keeper-batsman Hammy Love.
Love’s early career was thwarted by World War One and he served with the Australian Imperial Forces in England. He played for both New South Wales and Victoria and he was also part of the Australian team that toured India under Jack Ryder’s captaincy in 1935-6.
MCC Museum: M.62.12
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