1939-1945 Royal Canadian Air Force Officer's Field Service Cap
Entry/Object ID
2016.27.1
Description
1939-1945 Royal Canadian Air Force officer's field service cap made of grey-blue wool. On the side of the crown is two-part officers cap badge with an eagle and a crown. On the front are two brass RAF buttons (1.5 cm diameter). The ear tabs are held in place at the side of the cap with a hook and eye closure.
The inside is lined with brown silk. The sweatband is made of a green velvet (2.5-2.8 cm wide).
Use
Formal headwear for an officer's ceremonial uniform.
Context
Named to F/O A.M. Duggan. Wing qualification badge for pilot is also in the collection.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Beauchamp & HOW. Limited
Place
* Untyped Place
Toronto, Ontario
Notes
Located at 91 King Street. West, Toronto
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Accession Number
Location
Sewn to inside lining of cap, towards back
Type
Clothing tag, Manufacturer's Mark
Location
Lining of cap
Transcription
"BEAUCHAMP & HOW. Limited
91 KING STREET WEST TORONTO
[handwritten] F/0 A. M Duggan
23 3/4 [...]"
