A record of military kit: issued, carried, cursed, and sometimes… forgotten. Preserving the story of uniforms and equipment — not just as issued, but as lived.
The Hat, Utility, Camouflage, Waterproof was first issued in the mid-1960s, alongside a waterproof smock made in the same camouflage pattern. Designed for use in humid jungle environments, the hat was issued in more limited numbers than the smock.
The Hat, Combat, DPM Desert was first introduced in the late 1980s, featuring a four-color Desert DPM (DDPM) pattern and a design similar to the Hat, Combat, Tropical. However, it saw limited use by UK forces at the time. Read More »
The Hat, Jungle, Combat was introduced in the early 1970s as part of the No.9 Tropical Combat Uniform, which replaced the earlier 1950-Pattern Tropical Uniform. It was worn in hot, humid, and arid regions around the world. Read More »