China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap visually-hidden George on horseback and slaying

George on horseback and slaying the dragon

both on a black wool base

clip and roll bar affixed to the reverse

excellent quality with frosted silvering

or military service

China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap visually-hidden George on horseback and slayingA fine example of a wartime Kuomintang (also referred to as Guomindang or Nationalist Party of China) Army Officers crusher service cap, constructed entirely of khaki coloured woven cotton with a raised peak. The cap consists of a smooth integrated cap band with a crusher style crown of the same type and colour material. Mounted to the peak of the cap, is a Kuomintang insignia, constructed of gilded bronze and enamels in the shape of a white enameled