Another of my recent acquisitions - a Royal Navy peaked cap. I know nothing about these caps, and so to me the construction seemed rather unusual. There is no padding as such to the cap - apart from the area immediately behind the badge. The blue cover is completely removable, which then just leaves the peak and cap band. The band is stiffened with a strip of hessian-type material and further strengthened with a wicker frame. The leather sweat band was completely detached when I received it, but I have since stitched it back in place. I am told that it is of WW1 vintage. But to be honest I've not got a clue! Can anyone help? Click to enlarge
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