1939 Dated British Army Forage Cap Large Size 7 3/8
A nice example of a British Army Forage cap clearly dated 1942. This cap was the standard issue headwear for the British Army and Home Guard from the outbreak of the Second World War until 1943 when it was replaced by the General Service beret. This particular example was made in 1942 as can be seen from the makers stamp to the interior of the cap. Sadly the makers name is no longer legible.
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A forage cap, field service cap, or side hat as known as in the UK and other Commonwealth countries, or garrison cap in the US, field service or wedge cap in Canada, is a foldable military cap with straight sides and a creased or hollow crown sloping to the back where it is parted.
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A good example of the British Army Field Service or 'forage' cap dated 1939 in a large size 7 3/8. This pattern of head-wear came into use with the British Army at the beginning of the Second World War replacing the 1922 pattern peaked cap. It was the standard hat issued to troops in the British Army and Home Guard but was replaced in 1943 by the GS beret. This example is clearly dated inside.
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Unlike the almost universally unpopular Broderick cap, the Field Service Cap (also referred to as the side cap or forage cap) first introduced into the British Army in 1894, saw a much-welcomed rebirth in 1937.
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British Army Fatigue Caps during the War of 1812 by Robert Henderson and Keith Raynor 1813 pattern Grey Forage Cap being worn in Paris in 1815 (Anne S.K. Brown Collection - Photo by Paul Fortier) A Soldier's life was not all marching on parades and fighting battles.
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In the British Army, forage caps were first regulated by the War Office in 1811 as a practical head dress that could be worn when out of action, in lieu of the cumbersome Shako that was otherwise stipulated when in full regimental dress.
Circa WW2 British Army Forage Side Cap With SAS Cloth Patch Sally Antiques
An original British Army Ordinary Ranks Forage Cap which belonged to sgnm J.H Wells who served with the Royal Corps of Signals during the Second World War. J. H. Wells was discharged from the army on the 14th of May 1944 meaning that all his surviving items were used or worn by him prior to this date. This cap was the standard issue hat for the British Army and Home Guard from the outbreak of.
Classic Officers Grade Forage Cap with Original EmbroideredInfantry Insignia... Image 1
Forage cap is the designation given to various types of military undress, fatigue or working headwear. These vary widely in form, according to country or period. The coloured peaked cap worn by the modern British Army for parade and other dress occasions is still officially designated as a forage cap. [1] History
Forage cap of the Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) 18801902 Military cap, Military uniform
The uniforms of the British Army currently exist in twelve categories ranging from ceremonial uniforms to combat dress. The Kilmarnock forage cap was superseded in kilted Highland regiments by the Glengarry bonnet in 1851. After the Crimean War a lighter shako, after the French style of the period, was introduced, and in 1868 the last model.
Regulation Civil War M1858 Forage cap with original insignia Battleground Antiques
Forage caps were used by the British Army at least as early as the 18th Century and information on them is sketchy to say the least. I have seen references to a 'Welch Wig' which was a knitted cap much like the Monmouth cap of today ( http://www.isca-morrismen.com/monmouth.htm) and looked a little like a beanie or balaclava.
British Infantry The Royal Scots forage cap 18811901 British army uniform, Military cap
« New search « Prev - 1 of 1 results - Next » Additional Images ‹ › Forage cap worn by Private William Sewell, 13th (Light) Dragoons, during the Crimean War (1854-1856) The forage cap was originally a small cap worn by men of cavalry regiments whilst out collecting forage for the horses.
British; Medical, Chaplain & Veterinarian Officers' peaked Forage Caps, 18811902 British
Cap badges provided at the expense of the soldier under regimental arrangements may be worn as follows: (a) Warrant officers and staff sergeants of Infantry regiments wearing caps with gold embroidered peaks ) A badge as worn by officers of the regiment.
British; 26th Foot (Cameronians), Officer’s Forage Cap, tailored by Hill Brothers of Old Bond
wearing peaked forage caps with wide, soft crowns and a gold lace band. In early 1828 regimental officers in India were being reminded by the Commander-in-Chief that the shell jacket was their undress uniform, not the blue frock coat, "sanctioned only for the Staffs of the Army."4
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PEAKED FORAGE CAPS AND BADGES IN THE BRITISH ARMY 1881-1902 PAGE 3 PART II FORAGE CAPS WORN BY GENERAL OFFICERS, CORPS AND ARMY DEPARTMENTS 1881-1902 When the 1880 round forage cap was introduced the use of gold lace bands was greatly expanded.
