RAN Tally Band – RAN Volunteer Reserve

Description

Description: Tally Band – RAN Volunteer Reserve – circa 1960s

Maker’s Name: N/A

Condition: Very Good

Comments: Tally Band – Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve – circa 1960s.

Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RANVR) is a defunct reserve force of the Royal Australian Navy. The current Royal Australian Naval Reserve was formed in June 1973, from a merger of the RANVR and the RANR (Seagoing).

During World War II, most Australian coastwatchers were commissioned as officers in the RANVR. Some RANVR’s also served in the Royal Navy.