Victorian Era "Green Howards" Field Grade Officer Forage Cap
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Victorian Era "Green Howards" Field Grade Officer Forage Cap

Code: z99emu90004g


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ARTIFACT: This is a "Green Howards" field grade officer forage cap from the Victorian era. The Green Howards was an infantry regiment (19th Regiment of Foot) of the British Army that gained its nickname in 1744, taken for the name of their colonel. In 1875, Princess Alexandra adopted the regiment, and their insignia became her first initial and her crown set against the Danish Cross. The cap has lovely bullion embroidery and brocade, as well as a double quatrefoil with a raised center at the top of the cap.

VINTAGE: Circa 1875-1901.

SIZE: Approximate size 7.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool felt, brocade, leather, bullion embroidery, embroidery tape, cord, silk, brass.

ATTACHMENT: Brass rivet at center of top.

MARKINGS: CATER & CO. LONDON, COCKBAIN written in cap, WMD(?) decal initials.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Great Britain collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JMB-50-12 LCIEX3/12 SCEJX10/12

CONDITION: 6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The cap has scattered, light spots of shallow mothing on top with areas of light to medium wear and tarnish; some wear and minor discoloration to the interior.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.