Headwear - SLOUCH HAT, Fayrefield, 1965

Historical information

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection.
See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.

Physical description

Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki cotton seven-pleat fabric puggaree. Four holes in the side of the crown for ventilation. Brass clip and hook on the left-hand side of the hat for pinning up the left brim. Brown leather sweat band and chin strap.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on sweat band in white: 'MADE BY "FEYREFIELD" MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'.

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