Here is my latest addition, Aussie made and 43 dated, probably British used going by the removed flash and no sign of a rising sun badge. It is a xmas present from the wife so I have yet to take a decent pic of the inside.
Here is my latest addition, Aussie made and 43 dated, probably British used going by the removed flash and no sign of a rising sun badge. It is a xmas present from the wife so I have yet to take a decent pic of the inside.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
Stunning examples guys I'm jealous.
Nice Aussie made Fur Felt Jerry. I would think British Issue also mate, the pug and unit flash shadow support this I feel.
Your slouch collection is growing mate.
All the best mate
Dave
i've long assumed my slouch hat was post WW2 so i have put a AMF Rising Sun on it
but i've since seen similar dated hats that were late WW2 issue.
It has a Carr-Aust press stud and the pale cotton puggaree (6 folds?) has a stamp on it but its hard to read... D^D & it may be 1943?
Sadly it no longer has an inner leather sweatband or chinstrap, they were ripped out years ago by a then foolish child (me!!).
Any ideas an era - WW2 or post war?
Pete
I think the green air vents are post war, war time examples have brown, though others probably know better than me.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
Hi Monochrome.
Post war mate I would think. The green vents as Jerry states are post WW2.
WW2 Issued Fur Felts had brown or reddish brown vents as a rule of thumb.
The Carr studs were still being used in the early 50's before production went back to the clip and hook I believe.
By the look of your example I would think early 50's. The Carr stud, vent colour and the brim edging support this.
Still a nice Fur Felt Monochrome.
Find yourself a good lugged 4th pattern General Service hat badge and your away.
Hope this helps mate
Dave
Ok thanks Jerry & Dave for the info
No worries mate..
Dave
Sorry guys I beg to differ - my 45 dated caps have the green vents
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