Historical information
Colour patch identifies the hat as belonging to a member of the 26th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment, a CMF (militia) regiment raised around Geelong and western Victoria c.1939. First tasked with coastal defence in south-western Victoria and later Western Australia.
Significance
rare example of headgear of a CMF regiment from Victoria mobilised for defence of mainland Australia during World War Two.
Physical description
Khaki slouch hat with colour patch on puggaree and rising Sun badge on turned up brim.
Inscriptions & markings
Stamped inside band: V553 / 6 7/8 / 1942
