United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom Auction opening with a functional magnetic

opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a function magnetic metal hinge

In 1954 the Union merged with Oeuvre Humanitaire

It has recently been recovered from an older collection in Europe

inscribed “GOTT MIT UNS” (German - God with us) in matching gilt lettering

surrounded by a bronze gilded palm wreath in each quadrant and a vertical sword

United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom Auction opening with a functional magneticThis cap started out life as an Royal Naval Air Service cap and was subsequently used for early Royal Air Force duties. This fine quality peaked cap is fabricated from a khaki wool on the exterior, featuring the classic high peak. It has a 35 mm wide black band around its circumference, which supports the Royal Air Force insignia at the front. The insignia is composed of a gilt metal eagle, the open ended wreath and King's crown in silver and gold