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Irv, in his time some of the Officers would have worn the cocked hats "arthwartships" - ie: side to side. The Flag Officers(Admirals) were the last to move to the 'fore & aft' style of wear.
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1939 RAF OTHER RANKS CAP
Hi Chaps
While i was messing about in the store to day I came across my box that had my RAF or's cap in it so i brought it home to show off Its a nice clean example which is 1939 dated and named to a Ford number 1013175 I got this some 8 years ago at a car boot for a mere £30.00 from a house clearance guy sadly no other uniform bits or any thing to go with it hope you like it Steve
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RN Cocked hats Civil branch
Continuing with RN Cocked hats ---- the Civil branch of the RN consisted of the "non military"; that is, non combatant officers - such as Surgeons, Paymasters, Engineers, Naval Instructors, with many more added as the later Victorian era came to a close - Warrant Officers - Armourers, Shipwrights, Electrical, Schoolmasters, Wardmasters etc.
The Civil branch cocked hats are very rare, as the Civil branches were abolished in 1918. Engineers were first to became part of the Military branch in 1915, Paymasters next in mid 1918, then all others were granted "military rank" later in that year. Thus the Civil branch cocked hats are seldom seen now. I am fortunate to have a Victorian example, circa 1880, this example belonging to an Engineer Officer. I am even more fortunate ain that I also have his dress uniform. The Civil branch cocked hats used gold lace(same as their rank sleeve lace) instead of the gold bullion on the hats. However the bullions were the same on the fore & aft part of the hat. This hat was worn by the Civil branch equivalent to Military branch Lieut & Lieut Commander, ie: Engineer/Paymaster/Surgeon & Staff Engineer/Paymaster/Surgeon. Bryan Last edited by RCN; 11-01-16 at 11:18 PM. |
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Wonderful Bry, and thanks for all the information. Your collection is amazing
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Australian Para Beret
Here is a seldom seen 1944 dated Australian para beret that belonged to Private W.T. Leeson.
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Nice, what's the inside like? Can you post some close up shots.
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Here's a picture of the inside.
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