Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Badge M3 Grease Gun dates vary in the 1940s

dates vary in the 1940s

which is in great shape except for the missing metal tip guard

as well as an issue date of 昭 和 18 年 8 月 20 日 - Showa 18 (1943) 8th Month (February) 20th Day

though the front stock was added as a separate piece

It is an excellent condition U

Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Badge M3 Grease Gun dates vary in the 1940sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Size 7. This is a fine example of the World War Two Australian Army issue slouch hat. It features a correct wartime hat badge device and chinstrap. 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