DCPU utility bush hat : Corporal C Mosch, Reconnaissance Platoon 2 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL28648.004
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Headdress
Physical description Cotton, Polyester
Location Main Bld: Conflicts 1945 to Today Intro Gallery: Intro Area: Introduction to Post 45 Conflicts
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made Unknown
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Australian army utility bush hat made from disruptive pattern camouflage fabric. A hand grenade ring pull and pin have been attached to the front as an ornament. A non standard nylon webbing chin strap has been added.

History / Summary

Worn by Corporal Colin Mosch who served as a platoon commander with Reconnaissance Platoon 2 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) in East Timor between 20 September 1999 and 12 January 2000.