south wales borderers officers fs cap

[Jerry B]

Edwardian officers field service cap with crown piping, South Wales Borderers, The cap is blue cloth (which is correct for the period, see army dress regulations 1900) with regimental white crown piping and silver plated officers badge, with regimental buttons by Jennens & co (the particular maker mark was used up to 1912) and the cap was made by Silberston, 2 regents place, regents street London. It is lined in leather with velvet edging, and the makers mark is embossed in gold. The makers were ''& son'' by the 1930's.

Also shown it with a WWII period other ranks coloured fs cap

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[peter monahan]

Nice to see a piece this old with the interior markings so clear and complete.  Lovely find!

Peter

[Jerry B]

Thank you Peter.  A rare cap and a great addition to my welsh regiments collection