Slouch Hat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Henley & Grange RSL

2023.220.53: Australian slouch hat
2023.220.53

Australian slouch hat

Name/Title

Slouch Hat

Entry/Object ID

2023.220.53

Description

Khaki fur felt Australian Army slouch hat with four brass ventilating eyelets in the crown. The hat has a seven pleated puggaree around the crown and a leather sweatband and chinstrap. The turn up is secured by a brass hook and eye and has a Rising Sun badge (QC) attached.

Category

Badge, Military Uniform

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat

Textile Details

Fabric

Fur Felt

Material

Leather

Color

Khaki

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1952 - circa 1975

Time Period

20th Century

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Chinstrap has broken away from fastener

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquired From

Korean South East Asia Forces Veterans Association SA

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Korean South East Asia Forces Veterans Association SA

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Original owner

Notes

Russel