Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Badge German Edged Weapons these are really scarce

these are really scarce

and grew up in west Texas

These would be attached to the chest of the uniform worn by ranks of Generalmajor (or corps equivalent) and up in the Heer officer hierarchy

The wood stock is heavily carved and checkered

- From 19 October 1965 to 13 June 1966

Original WWII Australian Slouch Hat with Badge German Edged Weapons these are really scarceOriginal 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