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Name/TitleArmy Slouch Hat

About this objectKhaki felt hat with wide brim. The brim is folded up on one side and trimmed with khaki grosgrain ribbon.

The felt head band has an emu plume tucked into it.

The Rising Sun Badge is a copy of the third pattern introduced in 1904 with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’.

MakerAkubra

Maker RoleHat manufacturer

Date Made2002

Place MadeAustralia

Medium and MaterialsFelt, grosgrain. leather, emu feathers

Inscription and MarksAKUBRA 2002
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Made in Australia

MeasurementsW: 272mm
L: 385mm
H: 140mm

Named CollectionGrant Pike

Object TypeMale Military Dress

Object numberBPM22/932

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