Original British Pattern 1880 Officer Forage Cap Czech Militaria known as a Model 1900

known as a Model 1900

giving the lock maker's information:-

It has very deeply inset wings and an impressive vaulted wreath

with no discoloration

but he soon took an interest in art

Original British Pattern 1880 Officer Forage Cap Czech Militaria known as a Model 1900Original item: Only One Available. The round forage cap with drooping peak, was first introduced generally in 1880 (It had been worn for some time by the Foot Guards prior to 1880) and it was to replace the shallower, kepi style round cap with the flat straight peak that had been worn since just after the Crimean War. At first it had straight sides but after some time, it developed a bell top. The cap was worn by most branches of the army except the