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Lot 173    SESSION 1, eSALE (ONLINE ONLY: BEGINS TO CLOSE FROM 9.30AM M    Orders, Decorations & Medals - Militaria

Estimate $60
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $240

AUSTRALIA, pile cap made from khaki cotton poplin and khaki synthetic fur ear flaps and front, label on inside printed, 'Cap, Field, File, O.D./Earlaps on top of cap, slip cord from left/earlap through loop of right earlap and tie./Adjust liner headband to fit over cap/before helmet is needed.', the front fitted with an Australian Rising Sun hat badge (KC) in oxidised bronze. Very fine.

American pile caps were issued to Australians serving in the Korean War. The above cap has the earlaps tied up as Australians were instructed not to wear them down due to difficulty in hearing.

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