BRITISH WWII GURKHA JUNGLE HAT.

An example of the rare slouch hat worn by the Gurkhas, the material of Gurkha slouch hats always appears to be a slightly thicker felt than the standard regimental issue patterns, the side of the hat does not have the facility for folding and securing as a slouch hat does, complete with its Pagri, affixed to the Pagri is the regimental insignia of the 2 nd King Edwards Own Gurkha Rifles, some slight moth tracking to the rim of the hat, complete with its original leather sweatband, maker marked R.G.Henderson Ltd Australia, size 6 / 7 th 8 dated 1941 strap missing, any combat worn item of the Gurkha rifles should be considered scarce.

Code: 92663