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August 29, 2025

Historic Victory for Heritage: Bradman’s Baggy Green Secured for National Museum

Historic Victory for Heritage: Bradman’s Baggy Green Secured for National Museum
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Sir Donald Bradman's baggy green cap, worn during the post-World War II 1946–47 Ashes series, has been officially acquired by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra for AU$438,500 (approx. US$286,700). Half of this purchase was underwritten by the federal government to ensure the cap remains accessible to the public.

  • Cricketing totem: The baggy green is more than a cap—it’s a symbol of Australian cricketing pride, worn only by those who have represented the nation in Test cricket. Its cultural stature grew even greater in recent decades.
     
  • Post-War significance: Bradman sported this cap as captain during Australia's first Post-WWII Ashes, a series that reignited both cricket and national spirit.
     
  • A rare artifact: Only 11 Bradman-worn baggy greens are known to exist. This one will now reside in the Landmarks gallery, alongside other cultural symbols, preserving a touchstone of Australia’s sporting and social history.

This isn’t just memorabilia, it’s a tangible link to one of cricket’s greatest figures and a pivotal moment in history.


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