Emu feathers on a slouch hat are a powerful symbol of the Australian Light Horse, and two army veterans are combining their skills so the tradition lives on.

On their own, an emu feather and a slouch hat may not mean a lot to many people, but when they are combined, they become a part of Australia's history. It has been 130 years since an emu feather ...

And despite its legendary status, the slouch hat was rarely worn on the Turkish coastline. Sheepskin vests and scarves were common in trenches in France and Belgium. "When soldiers get to war ...

Since the First World War this hat has been linked to the Kiwi soldier, and while less well-known than the iconic Australian slouch hat, the campaign hat was worn on the beaches of Gallipoli in ...

Here's how a typical soldier in the infantry was kitted out - although, as time passed on Gallipoli, the men played a bit fast and loose with the uniform: Slouch hat: The iconic fur-felt hat ...

It's not unusual for one to expect there to be a slouch hat in Australian War Memorial director Matt Anderson's office.