Jul 17, 2014 · First World War slouch hat with wool Puggaree and rising Sun badge. During the First World War, the slouch hat was normally worn with a plain wool khaki puggaree (hat band) and the Australian General Service (‘Rising Sun’) badge on the looped up (left) side, and with a leather chin strap.

Jul 31, 2014 · Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the ‘The Rising Sun’ badge.

The officers visor cap is of barathea cloth which was very typical of the 1st Australian Imperial Force (AIF). It has a thin brown leather chin strap held at the sides by small leather plaited buttons, and a metal Australian Rising Sun badge is affixed to the front.

The khaki felt slouch hat or early service cap is probably the most distinctive part of the uniform. The “Rising Sun” insignia on the collar and the fold of the slouch hat was distinctive to the Australians.

Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Order No. 2 (26 August 1914) prescribed the uniform, kit, and necessaries to be issued to each member of the AIF. The following transcript of AIF Order No. 2 is published for information:

Jul 31, 2014 · The Australian War Memorial Website explains in March 1916, AIF Orders announced that the only badges to be worn by Australians were hat and collar badges, unit colour patches, badges of rank and the curved metal titles ‘AUSTRALIA’ on the shoulder straps.

Mar 25, 2015 · The usual Australian fur slouch hat is complemented by the more formal peaked cap, common at the initial Gallipoli landings. The soldier in figure one possesses a Brodie Helmet, which entered service in 1916.

Mar 19, 2013 · The AIF were issued with a slouch hat and peaked cap. I understand most AIF units wore the peaked gap at the Gallipoli landing (allegedly to prevent confusion with the Turks). Soldiers in particular roles (eg. despatch riders) may have worn peaked caps throughout the war, but generally speaking most units wore a the slouch hat as their standard ...

Scarce original Australian Army general issue peaked cap worn by other ranks in WW1 and by drivers in the Australian Army during WW2. Used condition with wear, out of shape, brim damage, brittle, and areas of mothing.

WW1 Australian General Monash Cap & Portrait. First World War period Generals cap and portrait of General Monash. The cap is an exceptionally good quality showing a gilt manufacture mark of “Hawkes & Co” to the interior lining. Bullion embroided, Generals device applied to the front of the cap, showing crossed sword and baton within a ...