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What side of the slouch hat is turned up?

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Slouch hats were first worn by the Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1885. It was originally worn with the right side looped up to make it easier for marching troops to perform the “eyes right” command in parades but as more states adopted the slouch hat, it became more common to wear the left side turned up.

What are those Australian hats called?

slouch hat
The distinctive Australian slouch hat, sometimes called an “Australian bush hat” or “digger hat”, has one side of the brim turned up or pinned to the side of the hat with a Rising Sun Badge in order to allow a rifle to be slung over the shoulder.

Why do Australian hats have corks?

Movement of the head causes the corks to swing, discouraging insects, particularly bush flies, from swarming around the wearer’s head, or entering the nose or mouth. Cork hats are a common purchase as a souvenir for tourists in Australia.

Why do cowboy hats curl up on one side?

Over time, the cowboy hat underwent changes in shape to better suit the needs of its owner and evolved into the form we are more familiar with today. The brim curved up on the sides to stay out of the way of a rope, and the crown became pinched to allow better control.

Did British soldiers wear slouch hats?

Slouch hats were still worn by the Regular Army on manoeuvres in the United Kingdom as late as 1905 and by many Rifle Volunteers until much later, being re-issued again on campaign in Salonika during the First World War.

Who makes slouch hat?

Akubra
The Aussie Slouch Hat, one side turned up against the crown, has gained worldwide recognition. Akubra has made these hats for the Australian Army since the early 1900’s. Proven in the toughest of desert and jungle conditions by Australia’s fighting men, the Slouch Hat enjoys an unequaled reputation for rugged quality.

Who makes the slouch hat?

Why are Aussie soldiers called Diggers?

The term ‘digger’ is generally accepted as slang for an Australian soldier, and the myth is that it came from Australians digging trenches at Gallipoli. “It was a term awarded by the British high command to the exploits really of our engineers because they were bloody good diggers,” he says.

What hat does Crocodile Dundee wear?

Akubra The Croc hat
Akubra The Croc hat. An authentic black Akubra hat, similar to the hat from the movie trilogy “Crocodile Dundee” featuring the Australian icon Paul Hogan.

What is the origin of the Australian slouch hat?

The slouch hat’s mark in history is rooted in Australia’s introduction to modern warfare at Gallipoli and the reputation established by the AIF on the Western Front. From that time the simple felt hat, with its side turned up, was an emblem of the courage of the Australian digger, and it became a national symbol.

What side do you wear a slouch hat?

Slouch hats were first worn by the Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1885. It was originally worn with the right side looped up to make it easier for marching troops to perform the “eyes right” command in parades but as more states adopted the slouch hat, it became more common to wear the left side turned up.

Why do soldiers wear slouch hats with the brim down?

However, when the slouch hat is worn ceremonially, for example on ANZAC Day, it is worn in accordance with the wider Army custom – brim up and chinstrap buckle on the left hand side. Today, Army members wear the slouch hat with the brim down to provide additional protection from the sun when not performing ceremonial duties.

Why do Australian hats turn up on one side?

Felt hats of that basic pattern are common across rural Australia but are seldom turned up sharply at one side like that. Occasionally both sides might be turned up and held up by a light cord if the brim is too floppy (very much for the same reason that three-cornered hats were turned up at the brim).