Canada, CEF. A Fine Example of the M1905 Pattern Other Ranks Service Dress Cap Newly Listed demonstrating restoration of the gilt

demonstrating restoration of the gilt and silver finish with possible modification of the reverse rivet and hinge pin

the obverse bearing a raised and red enameled Tyrol-style German national eagle clutching a white enameled bullseye target overlaid by a gilt mobile swastika

Brinkforth’s rank is given as Obergefreiter (Senior Lance Corporal)

He was a member of the 5th L

Canada, CEF. A Fine Example of the M1905 Pattern Other Ranks Service Dress Cap Newly Listed demonstrating restoration of the giltA better example of this pattern cannot be found as this cap, featuring the standard field green wool exterior, with leather chinstrap held in place by two general service buttons, interior displays a olive green visor with light period wear, with brown leather sweatband, importantly this cap has not had a badge affixed at any point and remains, interior circumference of 56 cm, 4 grommet vents, there is no mothing, no excessive wear, only minor