 In April, 1948, the first military parade was held, in which soldiers wore the "Hittlemacher" hat, a square cap with a flap at the back to protect the neck from sun exposure.A winter uniform similar to British Army No.2 Dress was introduced in the 1950s, and uniforms similar to British Army Barrack Dress was often worn for ceremonial parades from the 1950s and 1960s.