WWII period Australian or British sloch hat ?

[António Fragoeiro]

Hi

This one kinda on British makers pattern however seller claims 2nd Australian division hat ?
It could also be british produced but my doubts persist ....

Any inputs would be welcome
Thanks

Regards
António

[Jerry B]

Not one I would want in my collection, too many uncertainties and knowing the seller.

[António Fragoeiro]

Not one I would want in my collection, too many uncertainties and knowing the seller.

So, he is known....
Thanks Jerry, ill stay away.

[Jerry B]

look at the thread on the new ebay money maker in british helmets section

[Jerry B]

A proper war time Aussie slouch hat should look like this one.

Check your spam for an email from my other account.

[AIF]

She is a bit rough but it looks alright to me. It is a British made and issued hat though, not an Aussie one!

[Jerry B]

I have never seen an official issued example from WWII with markings like this, all I have seen have WD arrow marks and or dates. the maker, GOD SEAL, is not one I have heard of and the other markings "Guaranteed Hygienic Hat Leather" is also one I have never seen on a wartime issue hat. At best this is private purchase and there is no guarantee it is wartime. I think it is a civilian slouch hat with added flash, though when that was done is not known.