Lemon squeezer hat, 16th (Waikato) Regiment

Production date
1914-1918
 Description
This iconic khaki felt ‘lemon squeezer’ hat belonged to A.A. Holmes. The ‘lemon squeezer’ was purportedly first shaped by soldier William George Malone to resemble the outline of Mt Taranaki (and to allow quick runoff of rainwater). The New Zealand Infantry Division adopted the design on January 1, 1916.

This hat was worn by Lieutenent A.A. Holmes, 16th (Waikato) Regiment, during World War I.
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Object detail

Production date
1914-1918
Media/Materials
Military hat, khaki felt ‘lemon squeezer’
Measurements
brim - 342mm x 311mm
height - c.160mm
Production place
New Zealand
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1966/70/4

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