Why did a British Field Marshal wear an Aussie slouch hat in the Second World War? 🇬🇧🇦🇺 Discover the surprising story behind this iconic hat worn by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery - a symbol of alliance, controversy and personal history. Accession number: RELAWM30701 #objectoftheweek #AWMobjects #myawm #AWMemorial | Australian War Memorial

Gallipoli, Anzac, Digger, Kokoda, Victoria Cross, Tobruk, Rats of Tobruk, Slouch Hat, Light Horse, Somme, Pozieres, Beersheba, Changi, Simpson and his Donkey, Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, Bullecourt, Kapyong, Sandakan, Long Tan, Fromelles, Bravery, Mateship, Rising Sun Badge, AIF, Sacrifice, Western Front, New Guinea, North Africa, Returned Servicemen, Lest We Remember, Remembrance Day, Anzac Day, Ypres, Passchendaele, El Alamein, Bomber Command, Z Force, Coastwatchers, Prisoner of War, Distinguished Ser

The U.S. Army wears many different hats to get the job done -- here is a brief history of headgear to celebrate #NationalHatDay. Did you have a favorite? Sound off in the comments below. Video by Jennifer Powell | U.S. Army