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West Australian Rifle Association > Records

Bill Spencer's shooting hat

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c. 1954

Overview

Stetson hat

Historical information

Shooting hat worn by champion club member of Subiaco Rifle Club.The hat includes a Name Badge ‘WARA Bill Spencer Subiaco’, Cloth hat band, Metal WARA badge, and a plastic horse lucky charm

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2022.111

Width

450 mm

Height or length

400 mm

Inscriptions and markings

‘Stetson Royal Quality Star Grey’

Contextual Information

Shooting hats protected the shooter from glare and rain. They were often adorned with badges and ornaments that reflected the personality of the owner.

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West Australian Rifle Association

West Australian Rifle Association

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