Royal Artillery Officers Service Dress Cap

[Liam Gallagher]

Hi All,

This is the first bit of British headgear that I have bought for my collection. I believe its original.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

Here are some pictures:



Thanks

Liam

[douglas2496]

Looks like a good original cap to me. Very nice!

[ww2relichunter]

For sure a nice original British Cap

[Jerry B]

Looks to be good late WWII or early post war officers SD cap, certainly pre 53 by the buttons and badge. Can you tell if it is an OSD badge on blades?

[Liam Gallagher]

Hi

I paid £50 for it.
Is this about the going rate?
Also what do you mean by an OSD badge on the blades?

Please advise

thanks

Liam

[Jerry B]

Hi

I paid £50 for it.
Is this about the going rate?
Also what do you mean by an OSD badge on the blades?

Please advise

thanks

Liam

Hi Liam, the price is OK, I have seen them more expensive, maybe half as much again or more, though RA is usually not too pricey.

OSD = Officers Service Dress, blades are the type of fixing it has to attach the cap badge to the cap, Officers versions are usually in bronze and are attached by 2 or 3 thin metal blades, Other ranks badges are usually on sliders, or Lugs.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Liam, I would agree, as per usual, with Jerry's observations.

Cheers, Ade.

[FMS-Paul]

Nice looking RA cap Liam, congrats.

[Liam Gallagher]

Hi Jerry

The badge is an OSD badge and is fixed to the cap by 2 blades

Thanks

Liam

[Jerry B]

Thanks for the info Liam and good to know it has the correct OSD badge.