
WW2 Lemon Squeezer hat; c.1939-1945; 2007_42_3
Name/Title
WW2 Lemon Squeezer hat
About this object
WW2 campaign or 'lemon squeezer hat', worn by Max Wallis after the war when he was repatriated to England after being a POW in Germany for two years. He was captured in Orsogna, Italy. Hat is khaki felt with a green, red, green puggaree band around base. Centre front is a bronze 'NZ Onward' badge.
Date Made
c.1939-1945
Medium and Materials
wool
Measurements
35cm diameter x 19cm depth
Subject and Association Description
lemon squeezer hat WW2
Credit Line
Max Wallis
Object number
2007_42_3