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Slouch hat worn by Vernon Britland, Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), 1942-1946. With leather chin strap. On left hand side a formation badge of the 36th Division, a plaited leather cap band and regimental flash for 'THE BUFFS'. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1943) and World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Vernon Britland was evacuated from Dunkirk and transferred from the Royal Sussex on 5th Oct 1942 into the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), and then shipped out to Burma where he took part in the Burma campaign.

Dunkirk, Evacuation, 1940 (World War Two, North West Europe 1939-1940)