Light Horse Dress Hat

DESCRIPTION

TitleLight Horse Dress HatObject TypeClothingDescriptionLight Horse hat owned and worn by Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Grey, 21st Light Horse Regiment 'A' Squadron.

Fine wool and black felt hat. Cream felt band around circumference finished in a red band. Leather strap at front attached by gold buttons that are stamped A.I.F. Gold thread work on peak.
Makers MarkMade in England for W. Chorley and Co. Ltd.Sydney.Place of ProductionEngland Provenance and SignifcanceTheodore James Grey was born at Kiama to William Grey and Emily Baxter.

In 1903, he married Ada Gordon and started farming at Jerrara. About this time, he joined the Illawarra Lancers, which became part of the Illawarra Light Horse at the start of World War 1. Theo did not serve overseas; he stayed in Australia, trained Officers, and was part of the unit in charge of guarding Cronulla. He retired from the Light Horse in 1932 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Theo and Ada Grey had two children, Muriel and Keith. In the late 1920s, the family moved to a farm The Meadows on the Weston estate at Marshall Mount, where Theo continued the development of his jersey cattle herd.

Theo and Emily’s son Keith was Mayor of Shellharbour Municipal Council 14 times, dedicating a total of 41 years’ service to local government.DonorGrey, Bob

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialFine wool, felt hat.Dimensions27cm x 25.5cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryUniformsSecondaryArmy

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsGrey, Theodore James Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick