Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Correct WWII Badge Headgear The sleeves have French cuffs

The sleeves have French cuffs

This grip also has a filigreed metal ferrule where it meets the blade

maker information

This company was founded by Ernst and Hermann Nier

Crown is maker marked:

Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Correct WWII Badge Headgear The sleeves have French cuffsOriginal 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