Cap, Forage

Production date
Circa 1939-Circa 1945
 Description
A khaki forage cap which is pleated down the centre and has two metal buttons on the front. It features an Africa Star colour band, and the figure " 8 " on a pin. There is a band around the base that attaches to the sides of the crown with hook and grommet fastening.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1939-Circa 1945
Classification
Clothing - Headwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
The original owner of this forage cap is unknown but is thought to have been worn by a member of the British 8th Army during the North African campaign in World War II.
Accession number
A63.546
Collection type
Militarywear
Textiles
Social History
Material
Twill
Metal

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