| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/00377.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Fur felt, Leather, Oxidised brass, Woollen fabric |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1914-1919 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Khaki fur felt slouch hat with khaki woollen puggaree : Sergeant V Kelleway, 5 Battalion AIF.
Description
Australian Army fur felt slouch hat fitted with a woollen flannel puggaree and an oxidised brass general service hat badge.
History / Summary
Associated with 922 Sergeant Val Kelleway, 5 Battalion AIF. Kelleway enlisted on the 18 August 1914. He served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. He was twice wounded in action and returned to Australia on 23 September 1918.