Beret, black, wool, complete with tank unit badgeMade by Hills Hats Wellington New Zealand pure virgin wool

Standard issue United States M1 pattern steel helmet, olive drab in colou, stretch cotton cargo type net, with fibreglass liner. On the inside of a strap in the liner '8415-153-6671' is printed in black ink. This number would appear to be the "Federal Stock Number (FSN)" which was used 1949 to 1975 when ti was replaced by "National Stock Number (NSN)' by additional of 00 after the first 4 numbers. this would indicate that it was made in USA. The chin strap and liner are both complete and fully operable. These helmets were first issued in 1941 to the United States Armed Forces. They were adopted after the Korean War by the Australian Defence Force. In the 1990s they were replaced by the Kevlar based Personnel Armour System-Ground Troop (PASGT) type helmet. However, as evidenced by this helmet, some M1 Steel helmets were not replaced in-service by the PASGT helmet and survived into the early 21st Century. Used by Royal Australian Army in Vietnam in areas where mines were significnat, such as Long Hai's mountains (together with US flak jackets), and also by Royal Australain Navy.An example of an Australian Army issue M1 steel battle helmet complete with fibreglass liner. This helmet type was issued to Australian defence personnel during the Vietnam conflict. The inner line has a transfer on the front " Australian Military Forces" with rising sun badge. The steel outer has an olive green elastic cover (similiar to cargo net) to hold camouflage material. The M1 is two "one-size-fits-all" helmets: an outer shell made of metal and a hard hat-type liner that is nestled inside the shell and contains the suspension system that would be adjusted to fit the wearer's head. Helmet covers and netting would be applied by covering the steel shell with the extra material tucked inside the shell and secured by inserting the liner. The helmet is 7 inches in height, width is 9.5 inches and length is 11 inches. The weight of a World War II era M1 is approximately 2.85 pounds including the liner and chinstrap. (From Wikipepedia) the inner line has a transfer on the front " Australian Military Forces" with rising sun badge.steel helmet

A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A cast economy issue gilded metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band and a summer issue khaki cotton cap cover is fitted over the crown. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk with a clear plastic protective cover. A rectangular white manufacturers label is attached to the lining bearing details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband.The manufacturers label is marked: "M.TX, SIZE 67/8, A^F, MADE IN AUSTRALIA" The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser, service number A36508.raaf, air force, australia, kings crown badge,

A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A cast economy issue gilded metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue corded silk with a clear plastic protective cover. A rectangular white manufacturers label is attached to the lining bearing details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label is marked: "M.TX, SIZE 67/8, A^F, MADE IN AUSTRALIA" The serviceman has written his name on the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser, service number A36508. raaf, air force, australia, queens crown badge,

A standard issue Royal Australian Air Force mid blue peaked cap with woven black hat band and patent leather black chin strap secured by gilded buttons with RAAF insignia. A silvered metal Other Rank's RAAF badge is attached to the front of the hat band. The sweatband is made of brown leather and the inside of the cap is lined with blue silk like material with a clear plastic protective cover. The protective lining is stamped with manufacturers details including size, etc. The serviceman has written his name and service number on the inside of the leather sweatband. The manufacturers label stamp has the following: "MOUNTCASTLE PTY LTD, South Brisbane, QUEENSLAND, 1972, 7, ^" The serviceman has written his name on the inside of the leather sweatband, K. I. Fraser. raaf, air force, australia, early 1970s, queens crown badge,

The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia.. This broad brimmed hat has a navy colored puggaree, and a plastic, circular badge for RAN comprinsing crown atop a 30mm diameter circle cotaining an anchor & rope.The hat (Hat KFF) has a brand marking on the internal leather brim; AKUBRA 1991 56 (nb size) Made in Australia The navy blue puggaree has a label on the inside; ABI vic 1992 8405-66-126-4453 The puggaree has a notation of the wearer; BAQUIREZA

The Slouch hat (also known as a Hat KFF, or Hat Khaki Fur Felt) is worn as the standard ceremonial headress for all members of the army, except those belonging to units or corps that have an official headress, e.g., some units wear a beret. As such, it is treated with the utmost care and respect. The Grade 1 Slouch hat is worn with a seven band puggaree, said to represent the six states and the territories of Australia,. it has a RAAF badge. The chinstrap is broken. .On internal leather lining; JOHN BARDSLEY & SONS PTY LTD SIZE 6 7/8 1940 The puggaree has the name of; RAAF A3605O8 FRASER, K I