United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom certificate_of_authenticity wear on the exterior

wear on the exterior

reverse illustrating an Iron Cross inscribed "MIT GOTT FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND" on its arms

Footnote: The Imperial Munitions Board (IMB) was the Canadian branch of the British Ministry of Munitions

(Orden von Zähringer Löwen Kommanderkreuz mit Schwertern)

measuring 44 mm (h) x 37 mm (w)

United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom certificate_of_authenticity wear on the exteriorThis cap started out life as an Royal Naval Air Service cap and was subsequently used for early Royal Air Force duties. This fine quality peaked cap is fabricated from a khaki wool on the exterior, featuring the classic high peak. It has a 35 mm wide black band around its circumference, which supports the Royal Air Force insignia at the front. The insignia is composed of a gilt metal eagle, the open ended wreath and King's crown in silver and gold