- A rare Baggy Green cap given by Sir Donald Bradman to a fellow Test cricketer will be auctioned by Lloyds Auctions, closing on Australia Day 2026
- The cap has remained in the recipient's family for over 75 years across three generations, never being publicly displayed or sold
- Baggy Green caps from Bradman's era are extremely rare, with most examples held in museums or private collections
- Experts predict the cap could fetch $1 million or more due to Bradman's legendary status and the item's clear provenance
- Bidding opens at $1, with strong interest expected from private collectors, museums, and cricket enthusiasts worldwide
A rare Baggy Green cap personally handed by Sir Donald Bradman to a fellow Test cricketer has been fully authenticated and will go under the hammer at Lloyds Auctions, with bidding opening at $1 and set to close on Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2026.
The cap was given directly by Bradman to a fellow test cricketer who shared the field with him late in his legendary career. It has remained in the recipient’s family for more than 75 years, passed down through three generations, never offered for public sale and never displayed outside the family.
Baggy Green caps linked to Bradman’s playing days are extraordinarily scarce. Players received a new cap at the beginning of each Test series, and in rare cases there was an additional cap issued. Most known examples today are held by museums or tightly held private collections. Artefacts with such a clear chain of ownership and personal connection to Bradman almost never appear on the open market.
Experts are tipping strong interest that could see the cap reach or even exceed $1 million, given Bradman’s unmatched legacy and the exceptional provenance of this piece.
Lloyds Auctions Chief Operations Officer Lee Hames said the combination of rarity, and timing makes the baggy green stand out.
“This is a genuine piece of cricket history that Sir Donald Bradman personally gifted,” Mr Hames said. “It’s uninterrupted family ownership for 75 years and its direct link to ‘The Don’ make it one of the most important Bradman-related pieces to come to auction. Closing on Australia Day gives it special national resonance for collectors honouring our sporting heritage.”
Sir Donald Bradman retired from Test cricket in 1948 with a career batting average of 99.94 – a record widely regarded as one of the greatest statistical achievements in world sport. His legacy remains deeply embedded in Australia’s sporting and cultural identity.
The cap will be offered at public auction by Lloyds Auctions, strong interest is expected from private collectors, museums, institutions and cricket enthusiasts in Australia and internationally.
Online bidding is now open, with the auction scheduled to conclude on Australia Day, 26 January 2026.
For further information and to register to bid, visit lloydsauctions.com.au or to browse the auction listing click here.
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