Cap, Military

Name/Title

Cap, Military

Entry/Object ID

1986.8.7

Description

1940-1945 Royal Canadian Air Force officer's winter fur cap. Peaked half bowl shape. Brown otter fur, stitched construction of top crown, side body, brown sateen lining. Stitched to lining are two 1.7 x 8.5 cm. black elasticized cotton straps. Sewn to front is Royal Canadian Air Force officer's cap badge: black wool base, gilt metal/red velvet King's Crown atop gilt metal eagle, gilt bullion wire.

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1945

Notes

Date: 1940

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Sewn to liner is maker's tag. Accession number on one inner strap. Maker's tag reads: "Yeager's Furs Limited 1940, Brandon, Manitoba."

Dimensions

Height

18 cm

Width

15 cm

Length

30 cm