Royal Artillery Officers Field Service Side Cap. 22441:31. Royal Artillery Officers Field Service Side Cap. 22441:31. Antique & Militaria

This is a mid-1950's Royal Artillery (The Royal Regiment of Artillery, commonly referred to as the Royal Artillery (RA) and colloquially known as "The Gunners", is one of two regiments that make up the artillery arm of the British Army. The Royal Regiment of Artillery comprises thirteen Regular Army regiments, the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and five Army Reserve regiments. Artillery was used by the English army as early as the Battle of Crécy in 1346, while Henry VIII established it as a semi-permanent function in the 16th century. Until the early 18th century, most British regiments were raised for specific campaigns and disbanded on completion. An exception were gunners based at the Tower of London, Portsmouth and other forts around Britain, who were controlled by the Ordnance Office and stored and maintained equipment and provided personnel for field artillery 'traynes' that were organised as needed) Officers Field Service Side Cap with two post 1952 Queens Crown buttons to front and Bullion RA officers cap badge with gold bullion trim. It has no visible service wear or age-related fading, and no moth damage, approx size 56. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:31.