1954 Australian Slouch Hat?

[mk1rceme]

Picked this up a few days ago...so far no luck trying to pin down the style of hat, or what the badge represents. I can't even find a reference to the manufacturer. It doesn't look like a dud...plenty of age to it. I'm lost when it comes to Aussie/Anzac stuff. Any push in the right direction would be appreciated.

[mk1rceme]

Just found out it is a Gurkha hat.

[mk1rceme]

Mystery solved. Patch is for the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles.

[Thanatos]

I believe Gurkha slouch hats had/have a double thickness brim as per your slouch/bush hat.The pentagram profiled vents are interesting.
Very nice example of what I would think a hard to find slouch/bush hat.
Well done mate.
Cheers
Dvae

[mk1rceme]

Not bad for a blind purchase. I had no idea what it was, but I bought it based on the date and broad arrow. Price was dirt cheap too.

[Thanatos]

A good win mate.