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NZ lemon squeezer hat WW1 Anzac
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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Cheers, John |
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I don't think it's possible to repair felt where it has been eaten or mothed.
This might be of interest to you. https://www.philadelphiaphilpot.com/...in-queensland/ |
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The only restoration required that I can see is a bit of brush down?
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find a professional restorer. your local museum will know and use one.
they will ensure all bugs are dead and clean and brush the felt. it wont be perfect but will look much better lovely hat by the way bc |
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A professional restorer? Unless the hats going to be ruined by "restoring" it by replacing straps, ribbons and bows surely it just needs a spell in a freezer, brushing and treating re. moths and bugs?
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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 |
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Thanks for the comments, nice to know it was Mounted Rifles. Thanks also for the restoration link. It is such a rare item that I think that I will investigate the restorer who is not very far from where I live. I am open to offers but can't really put a price on it at this stage.
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a lovely item, any headgear collector would want it, just needs a gentle clean and something to keep the nasty little blighters from eating it.
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Regards, Jerry |
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Hi, are there any markings, such as size, on the inside of the puggaree?
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Yes it has a number 7 (the size) in the middle of one of the marked sections of the sweatband. it dd not show up very well in the photo.
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