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Description: | 7 Reese & Bonn Ltd. LONDON 1918
91 WD ...
The M1915 winter trench cap was an improvement on the stiffened cap that Tommy first went dressed to war with in 1914. As a concession to the cold the cap was fitted with a drop-down ear and neck curtain and was both comfortable and practical (until wet).
With its soft unmilitary appearance, the cap was popularly known as the 'Gor blimey', presumably by seasoned soldiers when they were first introduced to it.
This example is a sealed pattern, number 3097 of 1918, with label attached.
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Khaki serge peaked cap, with a non-rigid peak and unstiffened crown. The cap has a drop-down ear/neck curtain that, when not in use, is secured to the sides of the headdress by means of an adjustable serge 'strap' above the crown. When lowered, the strap sits beneath the wearer's chin. The cap is lined with grey-coloured serge. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Reese and Bonn Limited, London | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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