Historical information
This hat was worn by D. P. Bright, whilst serving in the Royal Australian Navy, presumably on the H.M.A.S. Leeuwin.
Physical description
Sailor's hat with removable ribbon which sits on exterior band with machine embroidered inscriptions, tied in a bow at the back. Hat is piqued, stiffened white cotton with two white eyelets on both left and right side. Dark navy band on exterior with brown leather lining on the interior, with cotton bow on interior back. On interior of hat, the hat contains a plastic lining on which there is an inscription. On either side of the inscription is a strip of beige coloured cotton lining in the shape of a semi circle (see photos).
Inscriptions & markings
On ribbon, "H.M.A.S. LEEUWIN"
On interior, "BRIGHT. D.P. HONDEN"; crossed out is the inscription "D.P. BRIGHT"
Manufacturer's label reads "HILLS HATS PTY.LTD./SYDNEY N.S.W. 1972/R.A.N. 20476 6 5/8 /No./NAME/MADE IN AUSTRALIA"
Subjects
References
- H.M.A.S. Leeuwin "HMAS Leeuwin and and her sister ship HMAS Melville replaced the now decommissioned vessels HMA Ships Moresby (II) and Flinders in 2000. Both ships take their names from prominent points on the Australian coast..."
