Constructed in khaki wool with a wide leather chinstrap and stiff peak, this cap features the classic Royal Artillery officer's bronze cap badge to the front, complete with the motto "Ubique" and "Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt". The chinstrap buttons show the arms of the City of London, as worn by the 90th (City of London) Field Artillery Regiment. The interior is lined in soft cotton with a leather sweatband (maker details not visible).
Key Features:
Original WWII period (not reproduction).
Royal Artillery bronze badge intact and undisturbed, silk liner stitched closed over the top.
Genuine officer-issue with leather chinstrap.
Peak and crown in solid shape; no major moth damage.
Original and scarce City of London chinstrap buttons, polish worn demonstrating significant service use.
Displays well — ideal for collectors, reenactors, or display.
This cap has light age-related wear consistent with wartime service, adding to its authenticity and character. A great piece of genuine WWII British militaria.
The 90th Field Artillery Regiment was at the beach landings of Syracuse (Sicily) and Normandy.
