A British Army No. 1 Dress peaked cap belonging to the Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC). The cap is constructed from dark blue wool featuring a buff-coloured wool band and white piping around the crown. It is fitted with a black patent leather chin strap secured by two black buttons and a black patent leather visor. The bi-metal cap badge is positioned on the front band, depicting the Royal Crest in gold-coloured metal above a white metal scroll. The scroll is inscribed with the corps motto FIDE ET FIDUCIA. The use of the St. Edward’s Crown on the badge identifies this as a post-1953 issue. The interior features a tan leather sweatband and a clear plastic-covered lining. A white manufacturer label is present with the following details: 7 1/8, 8405-99-136-0057, CLOTHIERS (U.K.) LTD, and contract code A/78/CLO 46250/CB/CT(3)B. The NATO Stock Number (NSN) includes the 99 country code for the United Kingdom.
Size: 7 1/8.
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