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LOT 1074

Royal Navy Rating's Cap

DATED 1942 A.D.

9 7/8 in. (196 grams, 25 cm).

Standard British naval issue dark blue rating's cap with Toronto maker's ink stamp and date inside, fitted with black fabric 'H.M.S.' ribbon and chin-strap. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired from The Historic Flying Clothing Company, 2014.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of a previous invoice.

CONDITION

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LOT 1074

Royal Navy Rating's Cap

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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