Donald Bradman’s Ashes cap secured for the nation

Donald Bradman’s 1946–47 Ashes cap has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia.

Sir Donald Bradman's baggy green cap from the 1946–47 (Supplied: National Museum of Australia)

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The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has secured a historic cricket cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman during the 1946–47 Ashes series.

The cap, a rare baggy green, was purchased for $438,550. Half of this amount was provided through the Na…