Original WWII Australian Felt "AKUBRA" Slouch Hat by Dunkerley - as used in Southeast Asia MG 34 Mounts perhaps the first specialty troops

perhaps the first specialty troops in the history of modern warfare

The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire with minor repairs at base of grip

Often referred to as "Sun Hats

was relatively small and continuous fire for long periods could not be relied on as much as contemporary belt-fed weapons

Blade comes unsharpened

Original WWII Australian Felt "AKUBRA" Slouch Hat by Dunkerley - as used in Southeast Asia MG 34 Mounts perhaps the first specialty troopsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very desirable Australian made felt "AKUBRA" brand Slouch Hat made by DUNKERLY LTD.. The maker name and model is stamped in Silver capital letters on the leather sweatband, together with size 7 and MADE IN AUSTRALIA. The company is associated with bush hats made of rabbit fur felt with wide brims that are worn in rural Australia, and exists to this day under the name AKUBRA. The name is believed to be