Historical information

Grey felt hats were issued as part of the formal uniform of Australian Army nurses and were worn with a grey belted dress and black laced-up leather shoes. On the ward, nurses wore a starched white veil/head dress, and nylon stockings. This was soon found to be impractical and, a jungle green cotton peaked cap with a soft crown was worn when the work uniform became green cotton jungle fatigues. They were easier to launder and much better suited to the harsh climate.

Physical description

Grey felt nurse's hat, broad brimmed with black band with silver and red badge attached.

Inscriptions & markings

On left of leather sweat band, stamped in silver: Dunkerley Ltd/ " Akubra"/ 1969

On hat band: Metal Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Badge.