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RARE**WW1 1917 Pattern British Lancashire Fusiliers Other Ranks Peaked ‘Denim’ Trench Service Cap With Regimental Cap Badge. HE 864 - HE 864

The Lancashire Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that saw distinguished service through many centuries and wars, including the Second Boer War both World War I and World War II, and had many different titles throughout its 280 years of existence. In 1968 the regiment was amalgamated with the other regiments of the Fusilier Brigade–the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers and the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)–to form the current Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. The British 1917 Pattern Field Cap, often referred to as the "trench cap," was a soft-peaked alternative to the stiff Service Dress cap. The soft light weight caps were easy to store and carry when wearing of combat helmets was required. This is a rare to find WW1 other Ranks Denim trench service cap with original Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge with correct rear mounting bar. The cap is clean with no mothing. It has the correct thin leather chin strap secured by 2 embossed general service King’s Crown brass buttons and ringed vent holes at either side. The cap has its original oil cloth liner which has service wear but is complete & intact. The price includes UK delivery. HE 864

£395.00