Slouch hat : J McPhee, Women's Field Hospital, Australian Red Cross Society

Khaki fur felt slouch hat, with grosgraon khaki hatband with red border stripes, snap fastener securing the turn up, and a leather sweatband marked with maker's details, hat size (6 7/8) and (in pen) the owner's details. An enamelled Australian Red Cross Society badge is attached to the front of the hatband.

Woman's slouch hat as supplied by the Australian Red Cross Society to the War Memorial immediately after the Second World War as part of a sample of uniforms worn by its members during the war. This example is part of a complete set worn by Joan McPhee, a Field Hospital Officer attached to the Army. It includes a khaki jacket and skirt, shirt, tie, lisle stockings, shoes, gloves and leather shoulder bag.