Showing 12 items matching "identity patch"

Greensborough Historical Society
Memorabilia - Patch, Thomastown Golf Club, Thomastown Golf Club [fabric patch]

... ...identity patch...Thomastown Golf Club Robert Jones identity patch Fabric golf patch in yellow and brown. ...

Golf 'patch' available to Thomastown Golf Club members. Patches such as this would be sewn onto an outer garment to identify team members.Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Fabric golf patch in yellow and brown.thomastown golf club, robert jones, identity patch
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Service Dress WW2, WW2 Service Jacket, 1942

... identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated. Inside label: V300; 1942; Size (2 - 'faint', may be other numbers indicating size details) Brass badges: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (both lapels); Australia (both shoulder straps) Badge of rank (Sergeant) - 3 chevrons (R upper sleeve) Colour patches on both sleeves for 2/5 Battalion, 6th Division Second AIF Years of Service insignia - 3 chevrons, indicating 3 years O/S service (R lower sleeve) Unit patches - rectangle black over red (2/5 Battalion, WW2) Khaki jacket; long sleeve 4 front buttons (attached with continuous leather strip) 4 pockets (buttons sewn on) Shoulder straps (buttons sewn on) Cuff buttons (sewn on) Badges on lapels & on shoulder straps Unit Patches on upper sleeves (Part of set with Slouch Hat, 0030.2) WW2 Service Jacket Uniform Jacket, Service Dress WW2 ...

Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings of Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant, which is consistent with the rank on this jacket). Name not written on item but known to be part of set which includes slouch hat, which does contain the name, and other related items which include Service Number, verifying identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki jacket; long sleeve 4 front buttons (attached with continuous leather strip) 4 pockets (buttons sewn on) Shoulder straps (buttons sewn on) Cuff buttons (sewn on) Badges on lapels & on shoulder straps Unit Patches on upper sleeves (Part of set with Slouch Hat, 0030.2)Inside label: V300; 1942; Size (2 - 'faint', may be other numbers indicating size details) Brass badges: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (both lapels); Australia (both shoulder straps) Badge of rank (Sergeant) - 3 chevrons (R upper sleeve) Colour patches on both sleeves for 2/5 Battalion, 6th Division Second AIF Years of Service insignia - 3 chevrons, indicating 3 years O/S service (R lower sleeve) Unit patches - rectangle black over red (2/5 Battalion, WW2)
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS, WW1, C.1916 - 1919

... Identity unsure. .11) McQuie MM. .12) The first grave on the left is No 860 S.S. Scott 6th Bn, D.O.W's 12.6.1918. photos McQuie .1) - .7) Six B & W portrait photos of an Officer in a peak Cap wearing ribbons one being the "MM". .8) - .9) Two B & W photos of an Officer with a building in the background. .10) B & W photo of an Officer sitting in a chair in a house. .11) B & W photo shows a Lady and an Officer with a brick wall in the background, the Officer is wearing ribbons and "A" for ANZAC on his shoulder patch. .12) B & W photo of a grave yard with 6 graves in one row. .13) Sepia photo of a bombed town. .14) Sepia photo showing a ship on the ocean with land in the background. ...

These photos were in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details. .1) - .7) Portraits are of McQuie MM. .8) .9) McQuie MM. .10) Identity unsure. .11) McQuie MM. .12) The first grave on the left is No 860 S.S. Scott 6th Bn, D.O.W's 12.6.1918..1) - .7) Six B & W portrait photos of an Officer in a peak Cap wearing ribbons one being the "MM". .8) - .9) Two B & W photos of an Officer with a building in the background. .10) B & W photo of an Officer sitting in a chair in a house. .11) B & W photo shows a Lady and an Officer with a brick wall in the background, the Officer is wearing ribbons and "A" for ANZAC on his shoulder patch. .12) B & W photo of a grave yard with 6 graves in one row. .13) Sepia photo of a bombed town. .14) Sepia photo showing a ship on the ocean with land in the background. photos, mcquie
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BRASSARDS, PEACEKEEPER

... identity. Belonged to Gary Clift R.127835 M8073771. For RAMSI was deployed as ship's company HMAS BRUNEI. For PNG was deployed from HMAS TARAKAN & BRUNEI. Peace keepers Uniform Brassards RAMSI 1. Embroidered "Peace" & "Peace Monitorial Group". 2. Embroidered patch ...

Brassards were worn by Peacekeeping Forces to identify their identity. Belonged to Gary Clift R.127835 M8073771. For RAMSI was deployed as ship's company HMAS BRUNEI. For PNG was deployed from HMAS TARAKAN & BRUNEI.1. PNG Peace Keeping Mission Brassard. Bright yellow brassard. Stitched on white Australian ensign on arm picture of dove carrying a twig overlaid over a map of Bougainville in green. Blue background. 2. RAMSI brassard for Solomon Island Peace Keeping Mission. Dark green with Australian Flag sewn onto sleeve. As is RAMSI emblem (yellow border, white dove over map os islands).1. Embroidered "Peace" & "Peace Monitorial Group". 2. Embroidered patch "Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands" and "Helpen Frew".peace keepers, uniform, brassards, ramsi
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCHES WW2

... Patch, square shaped. Felt material, grey outside colour. Internal SQ Red & Dark Blue, centre is light blue with a circle in the centre grey in colour signifing unit identity .2) Same as Cat No 1449.1 ...Patch, square shaped. Felt material, grey outside colour. Internal SQ Red & Dark Blue, centre is light blue with a circle in the centre grey in colour signifing unit identity .2) Same as Cat No 1449.1 Uniform COLOUR PATCHES WW2 ...

These uniform patches belonged to Clarence W Curnow VX100151, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1444, 1445.2.1) Colour Patch, square shaped. Felt material, grey outside colour. Internal SQ Red & Dark Blue, centre is light blue with a circle in the centre grey in colour signifing unit identity .2) Same as Cat No 1449.1 badges, colour patches, unit idenification
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser Collection: Small Town With Big Hearts Article on Maiden Gully, October 27 1993

... identity. Properties are typically no smaller than one acre, with most homes situated on even larger plots, offering residents ample space and privacy. The area features a variety of architectural designs, including neo-Colonial, neo-Victorian, neo-Federation, neo-Edwardian, and modern ranch-style homes, reflecting a blend of historical and contemporary influences. Residents strongly identify Maiden Gully as a separate community rather than a suburb of Bendigo, valuing its blend of country lifestyle and urban conveniences. The community includes heritage sites such as Pratty's Patch...identity. Properties are typically no smaller than one acre, with most homes situated on even larger plots, offering residents ample space and privacy. The area features a variety of architectural designs, including neo-Colonial, neo-Victorian, neo-Federation, neo-Edwardian, and modern ranch-style homes, reflecting a blend of historical and contemporary influences. Residents strongly identify Maiden Gully as a separate community rather than a suburb of Bendigo, valuing its blend of country lifestyle and urban conveniences. The community includes heritage sites such as Pratty's Patch ...

Maiden Gully is a distinctive community located on the western edge of Bendigo, known for its spacious living and strong local identity. Properties are typically no smaller than one acre, with most homes situated on even larger plots, offering residents ample space and privacy. The area features a variety of architectural designs, including neo-Colonial, neo-Victorian, neo-Federation, neo-Edwardian, and modern ranch-style homes, reflecting a blend of historical and contemporary influences. Residents strongly identify Maiden Gully as a separate community rather than a suburb of Bendigo, valuing its blend of country lifestyle and urban conveniences. The community includes heritage sites such as Pratty's Patch, a stone cottage over 130 years old, and a name rooted in the area's gold rush history. Maiden Gully offers a modern school with over 200 pupils, a central shopping area with essential services (general store, post office, take-away, bottle shop, service station), a conservation-focused public hall, and a leafy caravan park.Natural Setting. The community is set among rolling hills and ironbark forests, providing a scenic and tranquil environment.Maiden Gully combines the best aspects of rural and urban living, making it a unique and self-sufficient district on Bendigo's outskirts. Maiden Gully is described as a peaceful, close-knit community with a strong sense of identity, distinct from nearby Bendigo. Residents value the area's spaciousness, natural beauty, and welcoming atmosphere. The town's center is defined by its school and a central shop, with additional businesses like transport services and a modern sports complex. Leon and Kim Holt, who run the postal agency, note the demanding nature of their business but appreciate the supportive community. While the postal agency serves about 300 people, the actual population is believed to be much higher, stretching from West Bendigo stadium to Marong. The area has seen growth, with new housing developments and an expanding community. Residents like Lyn and Lorna Wilkinson have deep family ties to Maiden Gully, appreciating both its history and its evolving character. Gerard and Carol Kelly, owners of a historic stone cottage restaurant, share their positive experiences and ongoing investment in the community, including renovations and a new tavern-style license. Many residents express a strong sense of belonging and attachment to Maiden Gully, often contrasting it with previous places they've lived. Overall, the document paints Maiden Gully as a growing yet tight-knit suburb where community, history, and personal connections are highly valued.Small Towns With Big Hearts Maiden Gully. Series of photos and information about Maiden Gully. Pictures by Bill Hawking. Written by Wayne Gregson. This item contains the following documents: 8091.601k Part of Page 36, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday October 27 1993 8091.601l Part of Page 36, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday October 27 1993 8091.601a Black and White photo of the General Store, Post Office and Takeaway taken from the playground opposite. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601b Black and White photo of Left to Right: Hayley Wilkinson (2 Years), Lorna Wilkinson and Lyn Pearce; all next to the Post Box. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601c Black and White photo of Front: Hayley Wilkinson (2 Years), Karina Wilkinson (4.5 years) and Right: Devin Pearce (4 years). Contact BHS for Details 8091.601d Black and White photo of Carol and Gerard Kelly owners of Pratty's Patch Restaurant. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601e Black and White photo of typical house and street scene. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601f Black and White photo of Carol and Gerard Kelly owners of Pratty's Patch Restaurant with stone workers. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601g Black and White photo of the Calder Highway. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601h Black and White photo of the playground opposite the General Store. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601i Black and White photo of Leon and Kim Holt, owners of the Maiden Gully shops. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601j Black and White photo of the Maiden Gully Primary School. Contact BHS for Detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, maiden gully
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, McKenzie Day Book, Early 1900s

... patching’. The names of the employees/contractors include Niven, Thompson, Jewell, Walters, Mooney, Rodgers, Williams, Dunne and Gee. The name ‘McKenzie’ on the first page is the only clue to the identity of the employer/overseer and so far his identity has not been established. ...patching’. The names of the employees/contractors include Niven, Thompson, Jewell, Walters, Mooney, Rodgers, Williams, Dunne and Gee. The name ‘McKenzie’ on the first page is the only clue to the identity of the employer/overseer and so far his identity has not been established. ...

This is a 1918 Day Book listing some employees/contractors and the day-to-day tasks undertaken by them. There is a separate page for each employee. The book lists such tasks as ‘carting from the Quarry’, ‘tarring Raglan Parade’, ‘tarring at the Gardens’, ‘screening Liebig Street’, ‘working at the Ladies’ Baths’ and ‘general patching’. The names of the employees/contractors include Niven, Thompson, Jewell, Walters, Mooney, Rodgers, Williams, Dunne and Gee. The name ‘McKenzie’ on the first page is the only clue to the identity of the employer/overseer and so far his identity has not been established. The jobs listed suggest that he was either an employee of the Warrnambool Council in the Public Works area or a contractor hired to do the same sort of work. This note book is of great interest as it lists workers and the jobs covered by them in 1918 in Warrnambool and it will be of greater significance when the identity of McKenzie is established.This is a note book with ruled blue and red lines. The cover is black and is a little torn and scuffed. There are some loose pages. The entries in the book are handwritten, mostly in black ink. ‘McKenzie Day Book November 4th 1918’history of warrnambool, mckenzie contractor, mckenzie warrnambool
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Sarah Contos, Total Control, 2015

... identity, eroticism, femininity, materiality, popular culture and history. She describes her life in relation to contradictions, saying: “I make quilts for art but never for warmth. I watch cooking shows but never cook. I want to cover my home in florals, but it ends up in wine stains.” Total Control is a quilted textile work notable for its screen-printed surface of imagery sourced from 1970s editions of the provocative Australasian Post magazine. Contos’ use of dangling fabric tubes, coils and pillows, and fabric patches...identity, eroticism, femininity, materiality, popular culture and history. She describes her life in relation to contradictions, saying: “I make quilts for art but never for warmth. I watch cooking shows but never cook. I want to cover my home in florals, but it ends up in wine stains.” Total Control is a quilted textile work notable for its screen-printed surface of imagery sourced from 1970s editions of the provocative Australasian Post magazine. Contos’ use of dangling fabric tubes, coils and pillows, and fabric patches ...

Sarah Contos is a multidisciplinary artist working across various modes of collage, sculpture and installation. Contos explores identity, eroticism, femininity, materiality, popular culture and history. She describes her life in relation to contradictions, saying: “I make quilts for art but never for warmth. I watch cooking shows but never cook. I want to cover my home in florals, but it ends up in wine stains.” Total Control is a quilted textile work notable for its screen-printed surface of imagery sourced from 1970s editions of the provocative Australasian Post magazine. Contos’ use of dangling fabric tubes, coils and pillows, and fabric patches draw allusions to the body; these elements are both familiar and confronting.
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Edna and Bon's family camp trip at Apollo Bay, 1948

... patches from a bush fire. The closest we came to a pool at home was the concrete sheep trough at the gate to the work sheds. It was filled with bore water pumped from the nearby windmill. Local Identities ...

Wendy Barrie's memories of Apollo Bay The camping trips were a yearly event after the harvest had finished. The trip down to the beach was a much-anticipated event heading out through Parwan and to Geelong leaving behind the hot and dusty plains and our parents relieved to have the hard work of harvesting left behind. The Otways in the distance were reached with great anticipation, Mum in the car and Dad in the Truck ahead of us anxiously winding through the narrow roads and negotiating the hairpin bends and breathing in the cool fresh air of the forest, and keeping an eye out of the log trucks that might come sweeping the corner. The tree ferns with their dripping moisture and the giant trees and the unmistakeable small of the eucalypts. Great excitement was when we caught our first view of the sea from the highest point of the road and then is was the cautious drive the sea level to the sight of the blue ocean with the white of the waves crashing on the rocks and the pristine sand. The water from the Wild Dog and Skenes creek trickling onto the ocean. The tree ferns with their dripping moisture and the giant trees and the unmistakeable smell of the eucalypts. The return journey was usually taken on the Great Ocean Road, it was considered safer to be on the inside of the road. In the early days it was very narrow and passing oncoming cars was taken very cautiously. Landslides and floods sometimes meant we would take the inland route. One year the bridges were washed away and bailey bridges were erected to keep the road open. Rock falls off the cliffs were common Stops on the way home gave us our last chance for our feet in the sand and a swim in the ocean. By the time we reached the hill at Angle Sea the vast blue ocean was behind us and we trekked back through Geelong- Bacchus road and the plains of stubble and the dry grass, and sometimes evidence of burnt patches from a bush fire. The closest we came to a pool at home was the concrete sheep trough at the gate to the work sheds. It was filled with bore water pumped from the nearby windmill. Edna, Bon and their family members at their camp site in Apollo Baylocal identities
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Regimental Colour - 16th Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia)

... identity and traditions of 16th Battalion (AIF). This unit inherited the above battle honour. • All editions of the Australian Army List since 1927 have shown this battle honour for 16th Battalion as "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Dark green with gold fringes. In the centre the battalion colour patch ...

Presented, together with a new King's Colour, by Major-General JS Whitelaw, CB, CBE at a parade of the 16th/28th Infantry Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia) held on the Esplanade, Perth, 26 August 1951. (Refer to item 7 for specific details relating to these new colours and for details of previous colours presented to 16th Battalion). 16th/28th Infantry Battalion became unlinked in March 1952 with both 16th and 28th becoming independent battalions within their own right Under major reorganisation of the CMF in 1960, all individual infantry battalions that existed at the time within each State were amalgamated to form State regiments, taking effect from 1 July 1960. Thus from that date the 11/44th, 16th and 28th Infantry Battalions were amalgamated to form The Royal Western Australia Regiment. In September 1960, at a ceremonial parade held at Northam Camp, the Colours carried by all former battalions were handed over for safe keeping by the new regiment. These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. The battle honour for South Africa has incorrect year dates and should be "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Reasons supporting this are:- • The Battle Honour "SOUTH AFRICA 1902" was originally granted under Military Order 123/1908 to the Goldfields Infantry Regiment of Western Australia. • Under 1921 reorganisation of the Citizen Forces, the existing units in the Goldfields area were formed into 16th Battalion (The Goldfields Regiment) to maintain the identity and traditions of 16th Battalion (AIF). This unit inherited the above battle honour. • All editions of the Australian Army List since 1927 have shown this battle honour for 16th Battalion as "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Dark green with gold fringes. In the centre the battalion colour patch of a white over blue rectangle within a circle inscribed "SIXTEENTH BATTALION", surrounded with a wreath of Australian wattle and surmounted by the Imperial Crown. Below the wreath a scroll inscribed with the regimental motto "VINCENS". In the upper canton the Arabic numeral "16". Battle Honours emblazoned on the Colour: SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902 , POZIERES, BULLECOURT, MESSINES 1917, YPRES 1917, POLYGON WOOD, HAMEL, AMIENS, HINDENBURG LINE, LANDING AT ANZAC, SARI BAIR
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Certificate -Salute to the Gippsland Regiment

... identity ,the new battalion was assigned the same number as the 52nd/1st AIF which had performed with distinction in France ( Somme, Pozieres, Bullicort, Messine and Ypes to name just some). In addition the new battalion also inherited the Kings and Regimental Colours which, as part of the 52nd Bn/1st AIF's lineage including battle honours earned by 2nd Bn, Tasmanian Infantry Regiment in the Boer War, 1899-1902, and the same circular colour patch, horizontally bisected with white over blue halves. ...identity ,the new battalion was assigned the same number as the 52nd/1st AIF which had performed with distinction in France ( Somme, Pozieres, Bullicort, Messine and Ypes to name just some). In addition the new battalion also inherited the Kings and Regimental Colours which, as part of the 52nd Bn/1st AIF's lineage including battle honours earned by 2nd Bn, Tasmanian Infantry Regiment in the Boer War, 1899-1902, and the same circular colour patch, horizontally bisected with white over blue halves. ...

Refer also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52nd_Battalion_(Australia)Rectangular framed Certificate. Salute to the Gippsland Regiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Shield in top half of certificate-: Defending Australia with rising sun badge then In commemoration of: No 52 surrounded by wreath with inscription on bottom Always Ready Gippsland Regiment 52nd Infantry Battalion (The Gippsland Regiment) "Always Ready" 1921-1930 1936-1942 Circle with white top half and light blue bottom half. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under the Shield-: History of the 52nd Battalion. Tracing the ancestry going back to the "Gippsland Battalion of the Victorian Rangers, the Militia (CMF) 52nd Battalion was raised from the 2nd Bn/5th Australian Infantry Regiment (HQ Dandenong) as part of an overhaul of Australia's defences in 1920-21 that saw the reintroduction of compulsory military service. To afford it a proud identity ,the new battalion was assigned the same number as the 52nd/1st AIF which had performed with distinction in France ( Somme, Pozieres, Bullicort, Messine and Ypes to name just some). In addition the new battalion also inherited the Kings and Regimental Colours which, as part of the 52nd Bn/1st AIF's lineage including battle honours earned by 2nd Bn, Tasmanian Infantry Regiment in the Boer War, 1899-1902, and the same circular colour patch, horizontally bisected with white over blue halves. Later the 52nd officially received its regional title, "The Gippsland Regiment" and its motto "Always Ready". Digger prevailing during WW2 it was nicknamed "The Gippsland Bushrangers". The 52nd formed part of the 10th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Militia (CMF) Division. With the reversion to voluntary citizen forces in1930,declining numbers forced an amalgamation with the 37th Bn to become 37th/52nd Bn. Then in mid 1936, an expansion and modernisation of the CMF, including the conversation of the Light Horse to motorised, allowed both battalions to separate and for the 52nd to expand into East Gippsland. In 1938, 52nd Bn was granted linkage with the "Queens Own Cameron Highlanders" and permission to use its Regimental March- "March of the Cameron Men'. When Japan entered the war in December 1941,the Australian Military Forces were fully mobilized, (part time to full time) for the defence of homeland Australia. While training at various locations in central Victoria, the militia became for many, a stepping stone into the AIF and other services, as well as a training unit for new conscripts. As part of our national defence preparations, in mid 1942 the 52 Bn relocated to Queensland as part of the 3rd Division, replacing the AIF 7th Div on the so called "Brisbane Line". However as the threat of invasion lifted, a restructure of army units saw the disbandment of the 10th Brigade and hence the 52nd in September 1942 and the revival of the 37th/52nd Battalion. The 52nds colours were returned to Melbourne, eventually being placed in the Shrine of Remembrance for safe keeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At bottom of the certificate- We thank the Berwick and Dandenong volunteers for their dedication and self sacrifice during the period 1921- 1942 in defence of our nation. (Signed) D W Shields President Dandenong RSL Sub Branch L Lucas President Berwick RSL Sub Branch Presented by the Dandenong and Berwick RSL Sub Branches November 2009.
Woodend RSL
Slouch Hat, 1988

... patch sewn on the right side, however, there are slight variations. The seven pleats in the standard puggaree represent each state and one for the Australian Territories. The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity ...

Slouch hats were first worn by the Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1885. It was originally worn with the right side looped up to make it easier for marching troops to perform the “eyes right” command in parades but as more states adopted the slouch hat, it became more common to wear the left side turned up. The slouch hat was widely worn by Australian soldiers during the Boer War and it was universally adopted for the Australian Army after Federation. It was usually worn with a khaki hatband, known as a puggaree, and a Rising Sun badge on the left-hand side. The word ‘slouch’ refers to the sloping brim. The brim is made from rabbit-fur felt or wool felt and is always worn with a puggaree. The majority of the Australian Army wear the light khaki coloured puggaree, with a unit colour patch sewn on the right side, however, there are slight variations. The seven pleats in the standard puggaree represent each state and one for the Australian Territories.The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity.Australian Army standard issue khaki fur felt slouch hat with leather chinstrap, commonly worn as part of a military uniform. Wide-brimmed with snap up latch on left-hand-side. Without Rising Sun badge or unit colour patch. 7 fold/pleat khaki cloth band puggaree around the hat. Dark brown leather sweatband, embossed with a gold stamp identifying manufacture as Akubra, date of manufacture as 1988, size 58, and a broad arrow to signify the hat is owned by the Australian Department of Defence. The slouch hat is also known as a hat KFF, or hat khaki fur felt.headdress