Headwear - Hat, slouch, Provost, 1966

Historical information

Worn on duty at Vung Tau, Vietnam, by Corporal James Stewart Archbold who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps and served in Vietnam with the Australian Force Vietnam Provost Unit from February 1968 to January 1969. He was awarded the Military Medal.

Physical description

Khaki felt slouch hat with a leather band on the inside and a leather chin strap. A material band around the outer part of the hat (puggaree) with a metal badge attached to the brim with the brass Provost Corps emblem.

Inscriptions & markings

Fayrefield Melbourne 6 7/8 1966.

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