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    1954 Australian Slouch Hat?

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    Post by Mk1rceme Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:28 pm

    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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    Post by jimmyduncan23 Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:10 pm

    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.
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    Post by Mk1rceme Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:29 pm

    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?
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    Post by Gulf91 Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:38 am

    Could it be a Gurkha cap as never seen a slouch without either a pop stud or clip to hold one side up?
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    Post by Mk1rceme Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:42 pm

    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!
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    Post by Gulf91 Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:22 pm

    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 Wink Wink
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    Post by Mk1rceme Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:20 pm

    Just found the same patch online...2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles.

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