WWI British Army Officer’s Service Dress Cap – Tress & Co., London

A quality British Army officer’s peaked service dress cap from the World War I era, produced by the highly regarded military outfitter Tress & Co., London. This cap features a classic khaki wool whipcord construction, leather chinstrap, and the iconic General Service badge of the British Army.

🕵️♂️ Key Features:

• Maker: Stamped to interior lining “Tress & Co., London”, a prestigious London hatmaker known for high-quality military headwear from the Victorian period through both World Wars.

• Badge: Fitted with a bronze General Service (GS) cap badge, featuring the royal coat of arms—standard issue for officers not assigned to a specific regiment.

• Material: Khaki wool body with a pronounced, stiff crown and reinforced brim. Leather chinstrap attached with brass GS side buttons.

• Interior: Original sweatband, cotton lining, and partially visible maker’s graphic under celluloid diamond. Shows signs of service but remains complete and presentable.

⚙️ Condition:

• Light age wear and some fading to the top from sun or service use, staining around the rim and underside of visor.

• Leather band and visor remain supple. All components appear original and unmolested.

• A fantastic example for display or reference.

🎖️ An iconic piece of British Great War militaria from a top-tier maker.