Code: U28441
By Gieves Ltd. Size unknown but has an internal length of approximately 26.5cm. Fine barathea cloth sidecap with pale blue-grey piping and brass King's crown buttons. Special 'Air officers' cap badge with bullion wreath, brass eagle and King's crown surmounted with a bullion lion. Light tan satin lining with matching velvet trim. The cap is clean, moth free and in excellent condition. The 'Air Rank' pattern field service caps were introduced by Air Ministry Order (AMO) A142/40 (1940), and are rare and highly sought after. A lovely rare cap that displays very well. Stock code U28441.
