NAM.1998-02-4-3

Service dress forage cap, worn by Col Andrew Jeffrey Pinion, Royal Artillery, 1957 (c). Khaki wool whipcord crown side. Seam at side and at centre front and centre back. At centre back four blackened metal eyelets. Khaki wool whipcord piping around outer edge of crown. Half-domed anodised metal button. Front, die struck: a gun surmounted by a monarchial crown. One on each side at lower edge for retaining chin strap. Diameter: 0.5 in. Khaki wool whipcord cap band. Not separate from cap. Width: 2 in. Semi-circular black patented leather peak lining of khaki whipcord. Width, centre front: 2.25 in. Brown leather chin strap. Two 0.5 in wide self leather sliders with tabs attached for adjustment. Width: 5/8 in. Bronzed metal cap badge. Front, die struck: a gun surmounted by a monarchial crown resting on a scroll bearing the motto, ‘UBIQUE’. Below all is a scroll bearing the motto, ‘QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT’ (Where Right And Glory Lead). On reverse, split pin fittings to east and west. Drab synthetic morocco leather lining, peak. Centre punched on plastic - blue plastic label bearing the punched name: ‘PINION’. Brown leather headband. Drab silk like ribbon bow at centre back. Right hand side, stamped: ‘A. J. P’. in gold.