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15-10-18, 04:49 PM
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1905 Service Dress Cap
Hi all
I found this cap for sale on eBay, supposedly a 1916 issue, with oilskin marked with name, broad arrow and 1916 (which i can't make out from the pics) but I have a few concerns; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW-1-Serv...p/263952612941 1) Shouldn't the peak be smaller for a wartime issue? I thought the larger peaks were post 1921? 2) The lack of ventilation "eyeholes" on either side over the ears. Any thoughts? Any input much appreciated! Cheers Colin
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#2
15-10-18, 05:16 PM
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Not something I know a lot about, but it has WWII era plastic buttons.
It does have eyelets, it's just possible to make one out on the left side in image 5. I haven't got a list to hand to check the years for the "L" code.
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#3
15-10-18, 05:26 PM
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Well spotted on the eylelet - I missed that!
I know the brass buttons were replaced with leather at some point during the war, but plastic is not a good sign, methinks.
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#4
15-10-18, 05:39 PM
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A quick search on forum shows "L" for 1945, 1946 and 1953.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ighlight=Codes
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#5
15-10-18, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Colin
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"The Devonshires held this trench. The Devonshires hold it still " "One day I'll leave you, a phantom to lead you in the Summer, to join the Black Parade"
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