About this objectDark blue coloured fabric cap with dome shape and front flaps along the side, which are fastened at the front by two brass coloured metal buttons. The buttons are 14 mm in diameter with a crown and eagle beneath it. On the side of the cap are separate brass coloured metal insignia of a crown and an eagle with spread wings, held in place by a single metal plate inside the cap.
Cap is lined with cream coloured velour. Inside on the lining is stamped "L.SILBERSTON & SONS LTD" with "7" and a fraction printed under it, and "1944" inside a square printed with "M/W / 90".
MakerL. Silberston & Sons Ltd
Place MadeLondon, UK
Medium and MaterialsFabric
Metal
MeasurementsW: 310 mm
H: 120 mm
D: 20 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsClothing
Subject and Association KeywordsAirforce
Subject and Association KeywordsRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
