Uniform Cap [Forage Field Service]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.164

Description

Field service cap or Forage Cap. Blue wool covering with a brown denim cotton lining. The side flaps have hooks that allow the flaps to be extended down over the ears. On the front are 2 brass buttons, vertically positioned embossed with a crown and bird in flight. The cap has a divided crown. The headband is velveteen tape. There is a 110 mm long label sewn into the head lining. Written in black is 292/16/N1948/3. 1944.

Marks

292/16/N 1948/3 1944 NZ424634 N BAILEY
292/16/N 1948/3. / 1944. Label
NZ424634 / N (or A) BAILEY Hand-written

Media/Materials

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

Collection

Bomber Command Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

1944. Uniform Cap [Forage Field Service], 2004.164. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Uniform Uniform, Military Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Cap Sleeve Grey Rectangle Composite material Fashion accessory Auto part Circle Magenta Electric blue

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