Possible Aussie Bush Hat?

[mikerj]

Ok Guys, I could use some help here. I posted this in the ID forum and it was suggested that it could be KAR or Australian

This Bush Hat describes as follows:
The patch is 1-7/8" square is light blue top and green bottom split on the diagonal bottom left to top right.
Pugaree bands are 8 total 5 khaki then green red and black on top.
Makers mark inside but unable to read clearly looks like a logo "Laro Hat"?
the Laro is in script over the HAT in capital print
The snap that holds the side up is stamped NEWEY ENGLAND on the inside of the hat.

Any help is appreciated. Mike

[slick_mick]

Doesn't look Australian to me.

Australian's never wore colour patches on the brim like that.

Mick

[badgecollector]

hi mike
have you looked inside the pugaree? maybe there is a manufacturers mark there.
need to consider its a put together at a later time item. doesnt look australian but the militia did use simmilar pugarees pre ww2. i will look up my info to see if any match, however, as mick says, didnt wear colour patches on the hat?
bc

[lettman]

Definitely not Australian. West African?

[mikerj]

Thank you for your help, It was suggested Kings African Rifles in the British forum, I will head in that direction. Thank you all. Great forum, Mike