Previously, Bradman’s first Baggy Green from his 1928 debut sold for $450,000, while the all-time record for a Baggy Green belongs to Shane Warne at over $1 million, underscoring the strong auction market for Bradman artifacts.

The piece on sale was worn during the 1947-48 Test series against India, providing a rare and direct link to Bradman’s playing era and a scarce direct artifact from his career.

Reporting on the sale comes via AAP, with coverage also drawn from InDaily and Inside Queensland.

A historic Bradman Baggy Green cap from his 1947-48 era is hitting the auction block, with experts predicting it could top seven figures due to its provenance and timing.

Auctioneer Lloyds Auctions’ Lee Hames stresses the cap’s authenticity and direct Bradman connection, underscoring its status as a historic cricket memorabilia piece.

The auction closes on Australia Day, a detail that adds national resonance to the sale of a key piece of Australian sporting heritage.

Bradman stands as one of sport’s greats, tallying 29 Test centuries in 52 matches from 1928 to 1949, and retiring in 1948 with a staggering batting average of 99.94.

Born in 1908 in New South Wales and passing away in 2001 at 92, Bradman’s legacy continues to drive collector interest and historical significance in cricket.

Experts expect the cap to fetch around $1 million or more, citing its provenance and the global demand from collectors and institutions.

The cap is a genuine artifact gifted by Bradman to a fellow Test cricketer and has remained in the same family for more than 75 years without public sale or display.

Historians note artefacts with a direct Bradman link and uninterrupted family ownership are rare on the market, making this sale especially significant.