The slouch hat is so iconic that it has come to represent the armed forces of Australia. But its history goes back much farther. The History Guy remembers the forgotten history of the slouch hat. This episode was originally made for the History Guy's patrons on Patreon. If you would like exclusive content and access to the History Guy, consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual events are sometimes not available, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGu... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you.