BRITISH WWI OFFICERS TRENCH FLOPPY CAP, DEPOT ISSUED.

It is highly unusual to obtain any officers equipment that has been depot issued, this example of the floppy trench cap, non size stamped but possibly size 55. Standard khaki material Large floppy shape. Fitted with the officers badge of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Standard narrow period chinstrap with the Royal Coat of Arms to both the side buttons. To the interior lightweight olive drab lining, classic circular stitching for the First War period. Interestingly between the lining and the outer material can be felt a panel of waterproof celluloid material, which is not generally found on officers trench caps. Just behind the forehead area to the inner lining is stamped the letter ‘A 1915’ indicating this was a Government approved issue cap.

Code: 95944