1st Bn. KAR 11th East African div bush hat

[Jerry B]

On its way to me, 1944 pattern (probably) with 1st battalion Kings African rifles, a black square & 11th east African division, a black rhino head on red background, cloth flashes on it. Seller said it is 1942 dated but I think 1944 is more likely as this pattern did not exist before then. Sun faded khaki example but otherwise in good condition.

Sellers pics for now.

[Jerry B]

The 11th East African div was formed in 1943 and I think it was disbanded at wars end in 1945.

[jwp]

another interesting find Jerry.

[Jerry B]

another interesting find Jerry.

Thanks John,

It was a buy from ebay

[Jerry B]

in the hand it is dated 1942 so it must be a fake date stamp on a post war hat with added on badges, probably a reenactor item, it will be returned.

You win some, you lose some. At least it was cheap and can go back

[Jerry B]

The seller gave a full refund and said to keep it.