Lets see your British Army Dress/forage Caps and chat!!!

**Mgn040** · 12-16-2016, 02:33 PM

Hi here is my 1918 dated and named cap to Maj - Gen McCracken. The cap came with his hat tin, dust cover and a photo of the man himself which I would say is the exact cap he is wearing - you opinions would be great. Its made by Hawkes & co and they seem to be a very good hat maker because the cap reeks of quality. A nice lot and any information on the General himself specially during ww1 would be welcomed or if any more of his items pop up I would love to know. Enjoy the photos.

Lets see your British Army Dress/forage Caps and chat!!!

**Mgn040** · 01-05-2017, 01:02 PM

Morning, here is my 2nd and sadly my last British Army visor cap. Its a ww2 period staff officers cap with brass GVIR side buttons. The makers are 'Herbert Johnson' and the sports a nice bullion badge to the front. The peak of the cap has sadly split in the middle but still a nice looking cap. Hope you enjoy. Mgn040

**Michael Ryan** · 01-05-2017, 01:12 PM

Hi Mike, Two very nice caps and I would agree with you that the cap in the photograph in wear is indeed the cap which you are displaying. I was not aware of either of these posts, so apologies for only just "stumbling" on to them this morning. I think that the General Officer's cap badge is one of the best that I have ever encountered. The bullion visor embellishment is also of the highest quality. I think that you should sell it!! Preferably to me!

Thank you for your input and congratulations on a couple of fine examples.

Best wishes Michael R

**Michael Ryan** · 01-05-2017, 01:22 PM

Hi Again Mike, I have just noticed what appears to be the black upper welt piping to the scarlet cap band. According to all the Dress regulations that I have read, all cap band piping should match the bad colour, in this case scarlet? If it is black or another colour, I wonder what it represents?? I am aware of black piping to the kahki cap bands of officers cap to the Scots Greys and wonder if he is ex that regiment with a dispensation?? Hopefully one of our more knowledgeable friends will interject with the answer???

Cheers again Michael

**Mgn040** · 01-05-2017, 03:38 PM

Hi Michael,

Yeah it's one of my top caps I have, just need a nice no.1 generals cap to go with it

Didn't even realise about the black band so hopefully someone will know a little something about him. Thanks mgn040

**Michael Ryan** · 01-05-2017, 06:22 PM

Have you tryed Googling him yet Mike? If not, do so, he had quite an interesting career!!
Cheers Michael

**Mgn040** · 01-05-2017, 10:42 PM

Hi Michael, no not yet. Will have a good look tomorrow. Thanks mgn

**Ocad** · 02-02-2017, 09:00 AM

I came across an identical cap to this dress cap this morning and the seller reckons its from the British Consul.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...7-a70c011f4c6c

Any thoughts on this?

by Ocad

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Perhaps I showed this before so If so I apologise. Well not Army it is related in a way as it is a from a senior warden of the Royal Household. The construction and style match those of military caps yet the Top material is slightly lighter. I have as yet been unable to find out more on its rank but nevertheless it is an unusual cap and displays well.

**Mgn040** · 02-16-2017, 11:34 AM

Morning all, Here's a new addition to my British Military cap collection. Its named to a Maj-Gen W.J.Cooke-Collis. Its made by HAWKES & CO ltd and has the correct side buttons. The gilding has dulled over time however still looks great in my opinion. Hope you enjoy the pictures

**bananamafia** · 02-23-2017, 12:07 PM

by Ocad

I came across an identical cap to this dress cap this morning and the seller reckons its from the British Consul.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...7-a70c011f4c6c

Any thoughts on this?

I think i have just bought this. Not from the auction house though.
I dont think it is anything to do with the british Consul, I also think it is Royal Household.