Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Correct WWII Badge Snider Rifles & Bayonets The catch and spring are

The catch and spring are both marked with number 736 as well

However this stops at the woodline

Antique being pre 1899

they all share the common characteristic of being purposely designed for military use

and it's definitely a nice one

Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Correct WWII Badge Snider Rifles & Bayonets The catch and spring areOriginal Item: Only One Available. Roughly a Size 7 1 8. This is an excellent example of the World War Two Australian Army issue slouch hat. A slouch hat is a wide brimmed felt or cloth hat most commonly worn as part of a military uniform, often, although not always, with a chinstrap. It is a survivor of the felt hats worn by certain 18th century armies. Since then, the slouch hat has been worn by military personnel from many different nations