WW2 British Universal Pattern Service Field Cap, Badged to Royal Engineers.

Colloquially called the ‘forage’ or ‘side’ cap this universal pattern was reintroduced into the British army at the same time as the Battledress, 1937. Officers’ models were often produced in barathea whilst other ranks were manufactured from plain khaki drab serge.

The cap was required to be worn one size larger than other head-dress in order that
a proper fit was secured. When worn correctly the cap was placed on the right side of the wearers head with the front of the cap positioned over the right eye, often seen being worn at a very ‘rakish’ angle. Regimental badges were worn to the left-hand side with two small brass buttons used to fasten the ends of the curtain flaps, which during cold weather could be dropped to afford some protection to the ears.

This example is badged to the Royal Engineers, sized to a 7 and has a lovely worn in salty patina that will display very well.

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