Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Slouch, Mid 20th Century
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Australian Army issue slouch hat issued to all members of the Australian Army owned by a person by the name of Phipps.Post World War 2 Australian Army Hat pinned into the slouch position. The pinned brim has a Rising Sun Badge attached by two metal pins. Hat Band is cotton and rouched. It also has a leather chin strap. Hand written on leather band inside the hat: PHIPPS
Embossed into leather band: MADE BY/"FAYREFIELD"/MELBOURNE/6 5/8/19[indecipherable]australian army slouch rising sun phipps fayrefield