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Wondering if someone can tell me what I have here? I can't seem to find many references for slouch hats out there. Even a reference source would be appreciated. Thanks!
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1954 Australian Slouch Hat?
Mk1rceme- Senior Sergeant
- Name : Dale
Age : 53
Location : Alberta Canada
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jimmyduncan23- Major
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looks fairly close, i would say it is legit, the arrow on the inside band is put on issued items still, i only have the cheap modern army slouch hats and i hate wearing them the beret was heaps better.
Mk1rceme- Senior Sergeant
- Name : Dale
Age : 53
Location : Alberta Canada
Registration date : 2009-11-22
Number of posts : 345
That is good to know! Thanks!
I wasn't sure what I had since all the pictures of slouch hats I could find have the one side turned up. Is there anywhere that I could reference the pugaree unit patch?
I wasn't sure what I had since all the pictures of slouch hats I could find have the one side turned up. Is there anywhere that I could reference the pugaree unit patch?
Gulf91- Colonel
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Could it be a Gurkha cap as never seen a slouch without either a pop stud or clip to hold one side up?
Mk1rceme- Senior Sergeant
- Name : Dale
Age : 53
Location : Alberta Canada
Registration date : 2009-11-22
Number of posts : 345
Gulf91 wrote:Could it be a Gurkha cap as never seen a slouch without either a pop stud or clip to hold one side up?
Bingo! Looks like that's the style of hat they wear. I never would have guessed. Thanks!
Gulf91- Colonel
- Age : 53
Location : Wales
Registration date : 2011-05-13
Number of posts : 3858
Mk1rceme wrote:Gulf91 wrote:Could it be a Gurkha cap as never seen a slouch without either a pop stud or clip to hold one side up?
Bingo! Looks like that's the style of hat they wear. I never would have guessed. Thanks!
A lucky guess on my behalf
Mk1rceme- Senior Sergeant
- Name : Dale
Age : 53
Location : Alberta Canada
Registration date : 2009-11-22
Number of posts : 345
Just found the same patch online...2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles.