Sir Donald Bradman's baggy green cap he wore when playing in the great 1946-47 Ashes series was bought for AU$438,500 (approximately US$286,700) by the National Museum of Australia. The Australian government helped pay for half the price so that the cap could stay in Australia as a valuable sporting artifact. Bradman led Australia during the 1946-47 Ashes, the inaugural series against England since World War II. Australia swept the five-Test series 3-0, setting the stage for the legendary 1948 "Invincibles" tour, when Bradman's team remained unbeaten in England. Sir Donald Bradman's baggy green from the 1946-47 Ashes, one of 11 known to be worn during his career, has been bought for more than $400,000 😮 pic.twitter.com/T2kI2Xhtlq — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) August 29, 2025 A Rare Piece of Sporting History This legendary cap is one of just 11 Bradman baggy greens that exist. One is kept at the Australian Sports Museum, with the other nine privately owned. Also Read | Don Bradman’s 'Baggy Green' Cap Could Fetch Rs 2.2 Crore Arts Minister Tony Burke commented on the importance of obtaining the cap for public exhibition: He said: "You'd be hard-pressed to meet an Australian that hasn't heard of the great Donald Bradman, arguably the greatest cricketer of all time. Now to have one of his iconic baggy greens in the National Museum of Australia means visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and connect with our sporting and cultural history." National Museum Director Katherine McMahon also expressed her enthusiasm with the acquisition, She said: "Sir Donald's baggy green marks the life of Australia's most celebrated batsman and reflects a time when sporting heroes gave Australians hope, following the heartbreak and hardship of the Second World War. We are delighted this national treasure has found a home here at the National Museum of Australia for all Australians to enjoy." The cap is now on public display in the Landmarks gallery at the museum, which celebrates milestones in Australia's sporting and cultural history. Cricket supporters and history buffs can now view from close one of the most rare items of memorabilia associated with Bradman's mythical career.