1918 Canadian Motor M.G. Brigade Lieutenant' S.D. Cap w/badge

Name/Title

1918 Canadian Motor M.G. Brigade Lieutenant' S.D. Cap w/badge

Entry/Object ID

2019.19.14

Description

1918 Canadian Motor M.G. Brigade Lieutenant' S.D. Cap w/badge

Use

A Great War service khaki peaked cap made from drab wool. The top is circular with a front visor. An adjustable leather chinstrap is connected to two chinstrap buttons on both sides of the cap. In the center of the cap is a Canadian Motor M.G. cap badge. It is made of copper or gilding metal, crossing one another are Vickers M.G., several jewels are in the central band of the Crown, and the word "Canada" is written at the bottom of the cap badge.

Context

See 1918-1919 8th Battalion officer's service dress cap for context. Cannot do a footnote because it is unclear if it is the 1st or 2nd Canadian Motor M.G.