4967 AUST RAAF OFFICER'S PEAK CAP c/1960-70s. D/BLUE PATTERN with QC bullion badge, A/A QC buttons. Size 54cm, very nice example. Grade II. $95
4968 AUST Post WW2 RAAF Officer Cadet Peaked Cap. Q/c bullion Officer's badge. White Officer Cadet cap band. Bark blue body. About size 56cm. Grade II- $175
4969 AUST C/1930-42 51st INFANTRY BATTALION (FNQR) OFFICERS S/D VISOR CAP. A fine exapmple in top condition. Standard winter S/D cap with thin brown leather chinstrap with bras AMF buttons. Gilt K/c hat badge. Size 6 7/8. Light stain to sweatband. Great shape and no mothing. This is a really great cap. Grade II+ $550
4970 AUST WW2 DRIVERS PEAKED KHAKI CAP SERVICE. One of the better condition caps seen recently as there is no mothing evident there is a brass small Rising Sun badge to front. Dated 1943 by factory S 97 (South Australia.) Grade II $385
4971 AUST WW2 VISOR CAP. Privately purchased officers K/d quilled cottonlining, with leather sweat band, visor and chinstrap. Has oxy rising sun badge. A very nicely shaped hat with waffle top. Unusual period item. Rare. Grade II- $450
4972 AUST 1948-1953 15/15 CAP, PEAKED PATROL BLUES, OTHER RANKS. London maker, size 67/8ths. Light grazing to peak. Small "Australian Military Forces" Rising Sun badge to front (with Kings Crown). Very minor moth grazing in one or two areas. O/W. Grade II- $125
4973 AUST 1948-1953 CAP, SERVICE PATROL BLUES. For SNCO/WO of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (KC badge to front, Bi-metal) London cap maker - J Compton & Sons. Size 7 inches. Grade II- $150
4974 AUST MID 1970'S CAP, service, khaki for WO's/officer rank. 1976 dated by "Latiners", has a 53-60 period army service corps gilt brass hat badge. Size 6 7/8. Grade II $65
4975AUST MODERN ARMY CAP, service, khaki 1990 dated by A.D.I. large size 59cm. For offr/W.O of the Aust. Army Aviation corps. (W/M A/A badge). Grade II+ $65
4976 AUST WW2 RAAF PEAKED CAP WITH WARRANT OFFICER METAL BADGE (WITH CLOTH BACKING TO KINGS CROWN) TO FRONT. Dark blue cap with KD field service cover (with light service wear/ soiling). The makers tag has become detached and is pinned inside, maker - "Burburrys" this is named to the original wearer "W.O. R.V Penrose" reasearch. A very nice addition to WW2 display. A hat with loads of character. Grade II- $285
4977 AUST 1920'S - 30'S rare RAAF private purchase O.R's cap. Has some mothing but if worn with the khaki drill summer cover it's not noticable. Has two metal buttons and leather chinstrap. Mo-hair band, a brass badge (kings crown) and leather visor is slightly grazed. The inside has quilled limming and intact sweat diamond. Tag reads "Groses Hats". A very unique piece. Grade II- $350
4978 AUST PEAKED CAP - OFFICER CADET (Air-Crew). Dark blue body with Embroidered/Padded QC. Officer Hat Badge. Made by "MTX". Size 6 7/8. Service no. on Label. White wool / mohair cap band with a few minor moth nips to rear. Gilt QC buttons hold in black leatherette chinstrap. Good example. Grade II-. $250*
4979 AUST RAAF 1972 DATED SENIOR OFFICERS VISOR CAP. Has black mo-hair cap band. Visor has one line of bullion oak leaves. Peak has been bent, fracture to the internal pastboard, but not noticable on display. No mothing. Shows some service wear and fading. Has chinstrap and buttons as well as padded bullion and gilt queens crown hat badge. Grade II- $95
4980 GB Very nice modern No.1 Dress cap for Colonel/Brigadier. Dark blue body with scarlet cap band. Q/c bullion staff badge and bullion oak leaves to visor. size 58 Grade II+ $250
4981 GB/AUST WW1 ROYAL NAVY PEAKED CAP FOR PETTY OFFICERS. Fine N/Blue wool body with short black peak. Black Mohair Band (very faded) with K/C Bullion Petty Officer's Cap Badge. Missing chinstrap. Retains lining & soiling to leather sweatband. The Cap Band is a fraction bigger than the Cap, but sits O.K. A possible later replacement, but still of the same period. A nice example of a scarce cap. Grade II-. $350
4982 GB Post 1953 RAF Air Ranks Visor Cap. RAF blue body with black mohair cap band. Q/C bullion Air Rank bullion cap badge. Double row of bullion oak leaves to visor. Shows service wear with some stitching comming away from sweat- band. O/W a fine example. Grade II- $450
4983 GB CAP SERVICE BLUE POST WW2. By Simkin London. Colonel Officer with gold braid on visor to Royal Signals Corps. Size 57cm. Grade II- $55
4984 GB WW2 DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICERS FIELD SERVICE VISOR CAP. Khaki flet with brown leather chinstrap. W/M stringed bugle side buttons and W/M K/C O.L.I hat badge. London maker. Light service wear only to leather sweatband. Fine example. Grade II $250
4985 GB MODERN CAP, PEAKED, ENLISTED MAN'S. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Dark blue body with gold zig-zag device around outer band area. A/A badge with felt backing. Yellow piping around crown of the cap. Patent leather peak. Size 57cm. A few small moth grazes to top. Grade II+ $100*
4986 GB 1970's/80's RAF POLICE PEAKED CAP. All seasons white (light soiling) dome with A/A hat badge and black mohair band. Size 58. Grade II-. $75
4987 GB 1970's Royal Air Force Bandsman's Visor Cap. Blue wool body with black mohair band, patent leather chinstrap and visor with A/A RAF QC Buttons. Gilt bullion and velvet padded worsted hat badge device to front. Size 58cm. Made by "A.Grantham Ltd." Named to "Wood". Has very little service use. A perk display item. Grade II+. $185
4988 GB MODERN AIR RANK PEAKED OFFICERS CAP. Designated Cap, service, No 1 dress, RAF, Air rank size 57 nato stock number". Bullion, gilt and velvet RAF badge to front with beautiful bullion sobriquet to peak. Patent leather chinstrap and plain side buttons. A scarce and deireable cap. Grade I- $475*
4989 GERM WW1 ARMY EM'S PEAKED CAP. Prussian & National Kokardes to the front. Field grey woollen body with red cap band & piping. Couple of moth nips to cap band & a few small areas of light moth grazing to the cap. Interior shows use, dark brown Size "55 1/2" Leather cap band with stitching loose to forehead area due to wear & lining material with one small hole and light soiling. Still a nicely shaped original example. Grade II- $850
4990 GERM WW1 Prussian Infantry Officer's peaked cap. Fine grey wool body with red cap band and piping. Few moth nips to ca p band and does not detract. Black vulcanised fibre peak. Greyish brown oil cloth sweatband. Light grey striped cotton liner with stain marks and wear. Grade II- $900
4992 GERM IMPERIAL OFFICER'S VISOR CAP. Dark blue woollen body with a black felt external cap band. Single National Officer's cockade to the front of the band. Black vulcan fibre with some crazing/scratch style markings to the black finish. Brown oil cloth sweatband, showing age/wear. Brown waterproof cotton lining with maker "Carl Kramer." Grade II- $450*
4993 GERM WW2 LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S WHITE TOPPED SUMMER VISOR CAP. Removealbe white cotton waffle top with normal second pattern aluminium silver mesh piping to the top and bottom. Hand-embroidered silver bullio cockade. Officer's twisted silver wire chincords. Black leather visor with a green chequered patterned reverse. The interior has a beige coloured leather sweatband with an ink size stamp "56" to it's reverse. An orange foam comfort strip is situated between the sweatband and the inner visor edge. Also has the interior crown support present. Cream coloured silk lining with a celluloid sweat diamond which has silver wording "Stirndruckfrei Deutsches Reichspatent". A nice visor cap in VGC. Grade II $2500*
4994 GERM WW2 Luftwaffe Officer's Sommermutze (White top Summer Visor Cap). White cotton removeable top with some light staining, has 3 reinforced holes to the front for attaching the cap eagle. Hand-embroidered bullion 2nd Pattern Cap Eagle on white wool backing which has originally had a 3 Prong Reverse, only 2 prongs remaining. Black ribbed rayon cap band with aluminium mesh piping to both edges. Hand - embroidered bullion cockade. Officer's twisted aluminium wire chincords. Black leather visor with a green chequered underside. Brown leather sweatband showing wear and a tear to the forehead area. There is an internal crown support fitted at the front centre of the sweatband. A very hard to find visor cap. Grade II-. $2500
4995 GERM WW2 LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR CAP IN REGULATION BLUE- GREY TRIKOT WOOL. Officer's silver bullion piping to the crown and to the top and lower borders of the black ribbed rayon cap band. The piping is heavily worn in places and has been re-stitched to the cap on the front crown and also to the lower rear border of the cap band. Silver bullion insignia, 2nd pattern eagle which is an original but has been replaced. Silver twisted aluminium chincords, all showing varying degrees of wear. Black vulcan fibre visor with a black underside which has some crazing. The interior shows heavy use and soiling. Brown leather sweatband partially separated from the cap body at the rear right side also shows evidence of sweat/dampness. Gold rayon lining also heavily soiled with areas of fraying to the left and right sides. Celluloid sweat diamond now missing. No moth damage or holes to the cap body. High peak to front Grade III+ $2000*
4996 EAST GERM. DDR (BORDER GUARDS) OFFICER'S VISOR CAP. C/1980'S Green body. W/M and En. wreath and cockade. Silver bullion chin strap. Size 57. Grade II- $40
4997 ITALY WW2 ARMY CHAPLAINS PEAKED CAP. Grey wool body with black peak and leather chinstrap. Gilt bullion cap band for Colonels rank and scarce bullion emb Chaplains cap badge. Roman makers mark. Retains a lovely solid shape. Grade II. $450
4998 ITALY WW2 ITALIAN AIRFORCE OFFICERS VISOR CAP. Blue/grey body. Junior Officers gilt braid cap band. Bullion Airforce cap badge and chin strap with gilt buttons. Maker mark of crown with 'Coruzzola'. Scarce item. Grade II- Some moth nips. $250
4999 ITALY WW2 OFFICERS PEAKED CAP RANK OF COLONEL. Rare 3rd Alpini Troops badge to front (very elaborate Gilt/Bullion wire and metal disc construction). Blue/Grey material shows excellent shape and some very light moth grazing. Black leatherette chinstrap has a small repair. Black leather peak in very good condition. Large size about 60cm. Manufacturer "L. Beretta and Co." Gilt side buttons. Grade II-. $450
5000 JAPAN 1930-40s PEAK CAP COVER. Tropical khaki, red piping but this well worn. Cover is Grade II- $85
5001 NZ WW2 RNZAF WARRANT OFFICERS PEAKED CAP. Blue wool body with black mohair band. K/C gilt w/o cap badge. Black leather chinstrap. Black leather visor. Has brown leather sweatband with "Kaiapoi" markers mark. Size 6 7/8. Shows service use o/a light stain to interior & exterior. Grade II- $275
5002 US WW2 ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP. O/D Wool Body. Brown leather visor and early double chinstrap. Couple of small stains to top and some moth grazing (does not detract). Had Em's Cap Badge. Grade II- $225
5003 US C/1960'S-80'S ARMY FIELD GRADE OFFICERS VISOR CAP. (Major-Colonel). Bottle green body. Gilt bullion oak leaves to visor. Gilt hat badge and chinstrap. Made by Flight Ace. Mesh type cap band for air flow in tropical climates. Grade II+. $225
5004 US WW2 ARMY OFFICER TROPICAL PEAK CAP. Light buff colour material (some minor mothing) with leather sweatband, peak and chinstrap. Gilt US army badge to front (light verdigris ). Brim requires re-stitching. Grade II- $285
5005 US WW2 CAP SERVICE KHAKI UNITED STATES ARMY. Nice fur felt construction to top (dome) with brown leather peak, (stained by sweaty hands removing/replacing cap on head). Size 7 1/8. Complete with liner and neck strap gilt army badge to front, 3 or 4 very small moth nips to the felt area (on edges) but does not detract from the inherent appeal of this fine officers cap. Grade II- $295
5006 US WW2 ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP. Winter O/D wool with brown leather visor and War time economy fibre chinstrap. Brass hat badge and side buttons. Has some tears to sweatband. A nice looking cap. Grade II $125
5007 US WW2 NCO/EM VISOR HAT. Khaki drill cotton top with very dark russet brown leather chinstrap and backband (backband shows some cracking and leather loss due to heat exposure). Named to recipient but no maker marked. Size 6 1/2. 2 piece brass hat badge gilt army buttons to chinstrap, some small rust/age stains to dome. A nice displayable WW2 hat. Grade II- $230*
5008 US 1950'S/KOREAN WAR VISOR CAP/PEAKED CAP NCO'S STYLE with stiffener removed to provide a "crusher" cap appearance. Olive drab fur felt body with russet brown full length chinstrap and gilt buttons. Light edge wear to peak. Couple of very minor moth nips. Screw in badge to front is gilt band officer/warrant officer/NCO badge. Grade II- $325*
5009 US WW2 ARMY OFFICERS PEAKED CAP. Khaki hat body with lightweight material and khaki mohair hat badge. Russet brown leather visor and chinstrap. Officer screw-back badge and gilt buttons. Made by Bancroft. Size 6 7/8ths. Small abrasion to the uppermost area of the visor. Named to US Army lieutenant. Couple of small holes to top section. Grade II- $350*
5010 US WW2 ARMY AIR FORCE OFFICER CRUSHER CAP IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. Gabardine material hat body with mohair hat band. Russet brown visor and chinstrap/backstrap arrangement. No makers details evident. A quality condition cap. Grade II+. $375*
5011 US WW2 ARMY OFFICERS CRUSHER VISOR/PEAKED CAP. Khaki hat body with mohair hat band. Russet brown leather visor and chinstrap. Army officer screw-back eagle badge and gilt buttons. Size 7. Some loss of stitching to sweatband. Sweat diamond removed. No makers marks. Grade II-. $350*
BERETS
5012 AUST MODERN BERET. Sand coloured, Special Air Service, SAS, with badge & backing felt. New unissued. Large size. Grade I- $100
5014 AUST POST WW2 BERET SCOTTISH REGT 16TH WA CAMERON HIGHLANDERS. W/M badge. Minor mothing x 6 bits. By Grose Bros Perth. Grade II- $55
5015 AUST ARMY BERET. Khaki. No Badge. C/1970's-80's. Grade II- $25
5016 AUST C/1980's GREEN BERET. Has A/A RAR Skippy Badge. Shows wear and soiling. Grade III+ $50
5017 AUST ROYAL AUSTRALIAN/ ARMOURED CORPS BERET. Black. C/1970's -80's. No markings. Has Q/C W/M Hat Badge. About Size 54. Grade II- $75
5018 AUST Post Vietnam Green Beret. Commando Regt, with badge. Size 55 1975 Dated. Grade II- $100
5019 AUST Post 1953 Staff Officer's beret. Dark blue with bullion Q/C Staff badge for Colonel/Brigadier. Made by "Beret" Victoira. Size 7 1/8. Grade II- $95
5020 AUST C/1970's-80's Armoured Corps black beret. By "Beret" Victoria. Has N/P hat badge for 4/19th P.O.W.L.H. Size 6 1/8 Grade II- $75
5021 AUST RAEME BERET. Dark blue with Q/C 1953-60 hat badge. small size. Grade II- $45
5022 AUST Post Vietnam RAR Kent Beret. Rifle Green colour. Medium size. Sold by Chrisites of Sydney. Has RAR badge. Grade II- $70
5023 AUST Modern Era Beret Australian Army Aviation corps. Light Blue Beret made 1990 by "Hills Hats". Size 56. Grade II- $75
5024 AUST WW2 Blue Beret. 1943 Dated by factory "V503". 6 5/8 size. Named to Smith. Leather sweatband. Couple of minor moth grazes. No badge. Grade II-. $150
5025 AUST WW2 BLACK BERET ARMOURED TROOPS BY M TX. Size 7 1/2 with leather sweatband. Comes with small ACMF badge affixed to position above left eye. Grade II- $250
5026 AUST WW2 GREAT EXAMPLE OF BLUE WOOL BERET DATED 1943 BY VICTORIAN FACTORY "V503" SIZE 7 1/8. There are numerous moth tracks which have to be looked at closely to notice them. A small hole to the left side of the some area which could be very easily repaired. No badge has been previously affixed to front. Very hard to find in any condition. This one would be hard to upgrade from. Grade II- $150
5027 AUST WW2 SCARCE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS TAM-O-SHANTER. Khaki wool with rifle green pom pom. Has oxy rising sun hat badge. Cotton quilted lining. Lightly mothed in places. Which does not detract. A rare cap. Green II- $285
5028 AUST WW2 BLUE BERET MADE BY FACTORY V.413"Made in Australia" 1943 size 6 1/2. A few small moth nips. Extremely scarce. Leather brow band. Grade II $150*
5029 AUST POST WW2 BERET AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADET UNIT (SCHOOL CADET UNIT). By beret manufacturers Victoria. Size 7. No badge. 1970's issue. Grade II- $40
5030 AUST 1970'S CADET KHAKI BERET. (Australian Army Cadet Corps.) School cadet system. Made in Victoria. Size 7 1/8 overall good condition. No badge. Grade II- $40
5031 AUST MODERN BERET. Sand colour Special Air Service with badge and background patch, new unissued, X large. Grade I- $125
5032 AUST 1970'S BERET FOR SCOTTISH REGIMENTS. Size 7, made in Victoria, red/white/black checkered, lower head band with red 'pom-pom' to top. Grade II- $75
5033 AUST MODERN BERET, DARK BLUE, BY KENT. Comes with bullion coloured hat badge to front "Korea and South East Asia forces association". Size 57/58cm. Grade II $50
5034 AUST MODERN SKY BLUE BERET FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY AVIATION REGIMENT WITH A/A BADGE. Size large. Made by pacific industries. 1999. Grade II- $75
5035 AUST MODERN BERET. Small size commando green with full size commando badge. Made by pacific industries in 1999. Grade I- $100
5036 AUST MODERN MP MILITARY POLICE BERET. Dull Cherry Red. N.I.B. No Badge. XLarge Size. 60-61cm. Grade I. $70
5037 AUST MODERN BERET, CHERRY RED, MILITARY POLICE. Medium Size (56-57cm). New unissued with Post 1995 Metal Badge with clutch pins. N.I.B. Grade I. $80
5038 AUST MODERN BERET RED MILITARY POLICE MP. New Unissued size XLarge (60-61) with post 1995 MP Badge. Grade I-. $80
5039 GB BLUE BERET ROYAL ARTILLERY, has small type QC A/A badge Spinning Wheel type, sewn on (slider removed) leather band, much service wear Grade III+ Size 53. $15
5040 GB C/1960-70s PARA REGIMENT MAROON BERET. Has black QC. A/A hat badge. Beret well worn and very faded. No markings on liner. Grade II- $95
5041 GB Post 1953 Worcestershire + Sherwood Foresters Colonel's beret. Dark blue with dark green flash and Q/C bullion staff badge. Shows use. Small size. Grade II- $85
5042 GB FIELD MARSHAL'S BERET. Modern black Beret with no markings. Modern made gilt bullion emb. K/C. Hat badge for Field Marshall. (India/Pakistan made). Interesting gap filler. Light soiling. Grade II- $85
5043 GB MODERN BRIGADE OF GURKAS GREEN BERET. Q/C W/M Hat Badge (Q/C over crossed Kookries). Size 59. Grade II- $65
5044 GB Royal Scots Tam-O-Shanter. modern issue. Khaki wool body with blck cotton lining. Royla Scots A/A badge with tartan backing. Grade II $75
5045 GB WW2 BERET DARK BLUE. Large size wool beret, size 7 3/8 made by A + J Gelfer, Glasgow 1945. Broad arrow and War Department acceptance marks. Numerous tiny moth nips + holes to lower portion of beret. Couple of minor moth grazes to top. These are only noticeable on very close inspection. Hard to find. Grade II- $150
5046 GB WW2 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS BLACK BERET. Black wool. 1945 dated with broad arrow. Size 6 1/4. Has a K/c W/m RAC hat badge. (Post 1942). Unissued. Grade II+ $200
5047 GB POST WW2 GENERAL SERVICE BLUE BERET WITH BULLION EMBROIDERED ROYAL ARTILLERY HAT BADGE. Size approx 54cms. Grade II- $75
5048 GB POST WW2 TAM-O-SHANTER. Dark blue with red pom-pom. Approx. size 55cm. W/M Cameron Highlanders Badge affixed to side. Lining intact, but no makers marks evident. Grade II- $85
5049 GB MODERN MAROON SENIOR OFFICERS BERET WITH MAJ-GENERAL WORSTEd BADGE. Blue silk liner. "Nebigh Castle". "E.C. Snaith and Son Ltd.". Size 7 1/8 or 57cm. New. Unknown cond. Grade I-. $150
5050 GB ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS DARK BLUE BERET. Has Q/C bi-metal officers hat badge. Size 7 1/8. Grade II- $85
5051 GB MODERN RAF OFFICERS BERET with guilt/bullion hat badge. Size 56. Grade II $65
5052 GB MODERN RAF ENLISTED MEN'S BERET. With A/A RAF Badge to front (badge has twin lugs and split pin). Size 56 by Compton webb. Headdress limited. Some light moth grazing to top. Grade II-. $35
5053 GB WW2 PARACHUTE REGT MAROON BERET. Beret of the WW2 pattern with black leather band. Black cotton interior with oil cloth sweat diamond. No date. Has W/M K/C Para Regt hat badge. Grade II $250
5054 GB POST WW2 PARACHUTE REGIMENT MAROON BERET. Nice W/M para regt (QC) hat badge affixed to a Canadian made and 1955 dated beret, leather sweatband. Grade II- $150
5055 WEST GERMANY 1980'S BUNDESWEHR PARATROOPER BERET (MAROON). With 1957 style para badge. 1981 dated size 55cm. Leather sweat band & liner intact. Grade II- $85
5056 IRAQ C/1990s-CURRENT MAROON BERET. Size 58. No insignia. Grade II. $50
5057 IRAQ C/1990s-CURRENT RED BERET. Size 54. No insignia. Grade II- $50
5058 NZ Modern Green Beret. 1988 dated approx size 57/58cm with Hauraki Regt Hat badge. (Brass) Grade II- $85
5059 POLAND WW2 FREE POLISH ARMY ARMOURED CORPS BERET. Standard British Tank Corps Black Beret by "Kangol", "1944" dated. Size 6 1/4. Has W/M Polish Army hat badge (has previously had a 2 lug badge attached). Couple of minor moth grazes. Grade II-. $250
5060 US/AUST MODERN BERET brown for multinational forces and observers contingent. As used in places such as sinai, observing the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Beret and badge in new condition. Made by Bancroft. Size 6 3/4. Grade II+ $100*
CAPS
5061 AUST 1942 DATED DE/Ms SIDE CAP KHAKI, with AMF oxy buttons, Size 6 3/4, 54-55cm, light moth graze o/w Grade II- $45
5062 AUST WW2 ARMY SIDE CAP. AMF oxy buttons. Faded date and size. Unissued. Grade II+ $50
5063 AUST WW2 MINT UNISSUED SIDE CAP. With oxy buttons, no badge. Dated 1942, size 6 8/4, tiny moth nip at back. O/W. Grade II $50
5064 AUST RAN RATINGS CAP. No tally band. Dated 1976. Size 6 7/8. Has chinstrap. Soiling to white top. Retains a good shape. Grade II- $35
5065 AUST C/1970s RAN RATINGS CAP. Has tally band 'HMAS Cerberus' no dated or size. Would be about Size 6. Has chinstrap. Much soiling to white top. Grade III+ $45
5066 AUST RAN RATINGS CAP. C/1980s. Size 6 7/8. Has tallyband 'HMAS Kuttabul' and chinstrap. Sweatband partially coming away from cap. Soiling to white top. Grade II- $45