Forage cap, peaked, service dress, officers’, Universal pattern, 1945 (c).

Made by Austin Reed, Regent Street, London, 1945 (c)

Khaki barathea crown, sides and covering of peak. Around crown is self fabric piping. On side of crown at back four khaki coloured eyelets. On each side, at lower edge a bronzed metal general service button bearing the Royal Coat of Arms with Crest, Supporters and Motto. Attached to the buttons a brown leather chin strap. Peak at almost right angle to sides. Peak at centre front. At centre front evidence of a badge having been worn (now absent). inner cap band of light colour brown leather. Lining of drab silk. Crown lining covered with yellow plastic.