Summary
Khaki slouch hat with emu feather plume on side. Part of complete 8th Australian Light Horse regimental uniform.
According to the Australian War Memorial, the 8th Light Horse was originally formed as the 6th Light Horse in September 1914 at the Broadmeadows training camp, then became the 8th (within the 3rd Light Horse Brigade) in the following months as the AIF rapidly expanded during World War I. The regiment sailed from Melbourne for Egypt on 24 February 1914. The light horse regiments were considered unsuitable for conditions at Gallipoli, but were subsequently deployed without their horses. They later defended the Suez Canal, were involved in operations in Palestine, and quelled unrest in Egypt. They sailed for home on 3 July 1919.
Physical Description
Khaki hat with wide brim, turned up on proper left side, into which large emu feather is mounted. Tan leather chin strap. Khaki textile band (puggaree) around crown.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Major Edward (Ted) J. Millett, 29 Jun 1994
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Other Association (See Comments)
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF (Australian Imperial Force), 1914-1919
Provenanced to the 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Date based on World War I actions of 8th Australian Light Horse. -
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Overall Dimensions
360 mm (Width), 350 mm (Depth), 280 mm (Height)
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References
Information on the 8th Australian Light Horse from the Australian War Memorial web site [Link 1] accessed 12/6/2009.
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Keywords
Military Uniforms: Australian, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
