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I don't think I can see anything wrong with the hat myself. It would have been the very last maker-named hats before they went to maker codes. Is there a provenance story to go with the jacket or a...

For good opinions we need sharp, close up photos of the main details. I have improved the stamp image but a daylight close-up would be better. Can you also see any stamps inside the puggaree?

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Lovely hats. Do you think the loose fold puggaree and Rising Sun was swapped over from another hat?

A nice typical mid and late war (WWII) slouchy with the correct CARR AUST studs in great condition.
Not unusual for the sweat band to go missing sadly.
Was there a colour patch on the puggaree?...

Welcome aboard Phil! Great to see some stunning slouchies.
Any pics of liners? They really add to the story.

Oz.

Welcome aboard Chris and Clair!
Go the Vics!

Oz.

I had not thought about the sweat band being replaced, but that makes sense now. Very likely replaced imho.

Oz.

The puggaree could be more recent too. Maybe post a picture of the inside?
The stamps sometimes wore off the liner. When you get the hat, hold the liner on an angle to the light and you may spot a...

Great photos there Mick. Always thought the female slouchies with the green puggarees were under valued myself. Anyone know what year the green puggaree was withdrawn from service (or commenced...

Without a year or broad arrow then its not a government contract job I think. Especially as the company names were coded for late war. Just my thoughts.

Oz