1939-1945 Royal Canadian Air Force Officer's Field Service Cap

Name/Title

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 [...]"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Cap

Height

13.5 cm

Length

33 cm

Circumference

59 cm