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Originally Posted by kingsley
WW1 Anzac headgear did not have a high survival rate and a battered and mothed example is better than none. I have had this hat in a box for many years and I don't know if it some restoration may be possible. The front shows signs of once having a badge and the chinstrap and sweat band are still there. Does the green on the puggaree indicate Infantry? I would appreciate any comments. I will probably sell it or swap it. Thanks.
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A thought,
A modern forensic scientist might be able to find traces of human DNA and/or particles of dust etc. to determine who wore this hat and where. So cleaning this hat may not be a good idea.
Cheers, John