Historical information
This brass slouch hat was hand made in France by 2203 LLB of the Australian Army Service Corps.
Significance
The brass slouch hat is original and was presented by Geelong RSL to Alderman O C Hearne.
Physical description
A brass slouch hat, hand made.
Inscriptions & markings
On the brim - made by 2203 LLB AASC AIF France May 12th 1918.
1914 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18. Underneath the fold of the hat - VSM, 80/44 Mk 11 A.
On the hat - to Alderman O C Hearne, from Geelong Branch RS&SILA, the friend of the digger because he was the Diggers friend
