![Hat - Slouch, Uniform, Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Mess Dress, Brigadier John Charles Bendall, 1955-1966 Hat - Slouch, Uniform, Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Mess Dress, Brigadier John Charles Bendall, 1955-1966](https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/content/media/22/226872-small.jpg)
Hat - Slouch, Uniform, Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Mess Dress, Brigadier John Charles Bendall, 1955-1966
Why is one side of the Australian military hats brim turned up? When did the tradition start? - Quora
![COMMANDO Australian Vietnam Era Slouch Hat - COMMANDO NEW : Keep Safe in the Harsh Aussie Sun with our Summer Hats and Caps COMMANDO Australian Vietnam Era Slouch Hat - COMMANDO NEW : Keep Safe in the Harsh Aussie Sun with our Summer Hats and Caps](https://www.mitchellsadventure.com/user/images/19700.jpg?t=2109210745)
COMMANDO Australian Vietnam Era Slouch Hat - COMMANDO NEW : Keep Safe in the Harsh Aussie Sun with our Summer Hats and Caps
Why is one side of the Australian military hats brim turned up? When did the tradition start? - Quora
![TIL the iconic Australian hat is bent up on one side to allow the armed forces maneuver rifles on and off their shoulders without hitting the brim. : r/todayilearned TIL the iconic Australian hat is bent up on one side to allow the armed forces maneuver rifles on and off their shoulders without hitting the brim. : r/todayilearned](https://i.redd.it/lbj-with-the-famed-open-road-this-is-the-dream-hat-i-plan-v0-xtt886nd6m591.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=439c215ec4c5e9695679c50fc01858c03f2ee6f1)
TIL the iconic Australian hat is bent up on one side to allow the armed forces maneuver rifles on and off their shoulders without hitting the brim. : r/todayilearned
Why do Australian cowboys (drovers) pin up one side of their hat brims? Each piece of an American cowboy's outfit has a purpose. What is the purpose of the up-pinned brim? -
![TIL the iconic Australian hat is bent up on one side to allow the armed forces maneuver rifles on and off their shoulders without hitting the brim. : r/todayilearned TIL the iconic Australian hat is bent up on one side to allow the armed forces maneuver rifles on and off their shoulders without hitting the brim. : r/todayilearned](https://preview.redd.it/shame-we-dont-have-more-holster-options-i-have-to-put-my-v0-o4zzk4j0uf491.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=fe60295e92834b44ac7a7fae2e63ceb7b4379f5a)