Edwardian IMS officers peaked cap with cover

[Farkas]

 Hello Gents,

here are a few pictures of my IMS officers cap/hat, alone in its own right. It’s going to be in the Indian Medical Service post I’m working on but i can’t resist…

 

The black IMS hat is covered (sewn) by a khaki cover…

 

 

The hat is theatre made.

 

It has a feature that is a new one to me. Currently it is detached but as such easier to see… There is a hinged (it pops) metal support for the front of the cap that has 2 positions.
The first is set straight and when worn like this gives the hat a clear tall appearance.

Then the second position is right angled.

Maybe for transit but perhaps for more discreet or informal wear.

This is how it would align, with the leather that has broken originally attached around the internal wire in the top and the other end attached behind the badge at the front.

I’ve not got much to go on but still this seems an uncommon feature to me. 🤷‍♂️

 

 

It has Edwardian buttons so dates from 1902-10 or thereabouts.

 

Cheers 

tony 🍻