Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Badge Gift Card indicates that it was shaved

indicates that it was shaved down slightly

and West Point foundries between 1855 and 1864

61" Pistol

We have compared it to other unmarked examples attributed to this maker

Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Badge Gift Card indicates that it was shavedOriginal 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