WW1 Australian Army Slouch Hat.Gallipoli Era

$2,500.00

Purchased from Antique dealer in the UK who stated hat worn in gallipoli campaign,i have no way of knowing this other than it matches photographs i have studied.WW1 condition ,remembering this hat is well over 100 years old so does show wear to the stitching and khaki fur/felt material.There are moth holes as can be seen in photos.Sweet band is torn in places and is brittle and also shows underneath where I would suspect a size and maker tag was.It has the correct 8 wrap around pugaree to the crown and this in surprisingly good condition.shows the correct 2 lug Australian Rising sun badge on the upturned brim which is fastened to the crown via a push button.Chin strap is interesting as have not seen a leather plat chin strap before,this Leeds me to think the original strap has broken and the solider has designed his own strap as a replacement,just my theory.The strap is fastened in with what looks like some sort of brass clips and a knot.This hat is a true piece of history weather worn in the dessert,Gallipoli or eroupe

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