Historical information
Two replica Slouch hats and three standard issue Slouch Hats. Used for Museum Displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.
Physical description
1. & 2. Two slouch hats, khaki fur felt completes with "Rising Sun" badge, puggaree, khaki coloured, brown leather chin strap and emu plume. Replica.
3. 4. & 5. Three slouch hats, khaki fur felt complete with "Rising Sun" Badge, puggaree, khaki coloured and brown leather chin strap.
3. Maker's stamp on inside leather sweat band. Moth hole in Crown.
4. Maker's stamp on inside leather sweat band.
5. Illegible maker's stamp on inside leather sweatband.
Inscriptions & markings
Maker's stamp - gold ink.
3. "AKUBRA 1991/ 54^/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA".
4. " ^ MOUNTCASTLE 1992/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 57".
5. " ^ (Illegible) / 53".
