Uniform Cap [Forage Field Service]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.165

Maker

J. Collett Limited

Description

Field service cap or Forage Cap. Blue wool cloth covering. The lining is brown cotton denim cloth. The headband is brown velveteen. The side flaps clip to the side of the cap. There are 2 brass buttons on the front positioned one above the other. On the side, is a badge with a crown and an eagle. A label sewn onto the lining gives the maker's name: J COLLETT LTD. LONDON 1944 Size 7¼.

Marks

R M DWERRYHOUSE
J. COLLETT LTD. / London . / 1944 / [broad arrow mark] Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton/Denim
Processed Material/Textile/Velveteen

Collection

Bomber Command Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

J. Collett Limited. 1944. Uniform Cap [Forage Field Service], 2004.165. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Uniform Uniform, Military Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Cap Grey Headgear Hat Font Fashion accessory Logo Electric blue Carmine Woolen

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