Lawrance Ordnance
802 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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LFD 404021238
Akubra Australian Commonwealth Horse Slouch Hat
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| Metric | English | US | Stock |
| 57 | 7 | 7 1⁄8 |  |
| 58 | 7 1⁄8 | 7 1⁄4 | |
| 59 | 7 1⁄4 | 7 3⁄8 | |
Formed shortly after Federation in 1901 the Australian Commonwealth Horse comprised a number of battalions drawn from every Australian state except Tasmania. Battalions from this unit served with various Australian contingents during the Anglo-Boer War.
A badge for the Australian Commonwealth Horse was hastily designed and manufactured before the first contingent's departure. This badge was subsequently redesigned by Gaunt of London in 1904 and adopted as the general service badge of Australian Military Forces. With minor changes in design, this badge continues in use to this day.
- $175.00
- In Stock
A reproduction of the slouch hat worn by the Australian Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War, these slouch hats are a light khaki fur felt. They have the following accoutrements: a reproduction first pattern "Rising Sun" hat badge, chin strap, and a reproduction four-fold khaki pugaree.
