WW2 Early Issue W.R.N.S. Cap.

Uncommon early issue WW2 W.R.N.S. Cap. Based on the WW1 design, the cap was resurrected for the reformed W.R.N.S. service in 1939 with some alteration. Constructed in cotton twill with a multi-panel body and a heavily stitch reinforced brim with loops to carry a standard ' HMS ' tally and lined to the interior. These caps were quickly replaced by the more commonly encountered soft cap but continued to be issued until stocks were exhausted and appear in photograpic evidence well into the War.
This example in good, used condition with traces of face powder to the lining and bearing a name tape with evidence of two names. Scarce item.

Code: 7714