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Forage cap, peaked pillbox, West India Regiment, 189
Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers? or senior non commissioned officers?, West India Regiment, 1895 (c).Blue cloth crown and sides. On centre of crown is a black worsted corded button within the centre of a circlet formed of eight eyelets of flat worsted braid. Edge trimmed with gold coloured twisted round cord. On centre front an embroidered badge of the following design: within a gold wire wreath, half of a laurel and half of a palm, a blue silk Garter edged with gold wire and bearing the gold wire motto. Within the Garter the gold wire entwined letters: W I R, all upon a blue cloth ground. Inner cap band of brown leather bearing the remains of a paper label with the following details: - - - B Ltd N - - - - - J - - TO - SON. Lining of padded scarlet silk. Peak lined with green leather. Date: circa 1895
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Button Circlet Cloth Commissioned Corded Forage Formed Peaked Pillbox Regiment Senior Sides Warrant Worsted 1895 Officers
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1. Title: "Warrant Officer's Forage Cap, West India Regiment (1895): A Symbol of Pride and Distinction" This photograph showcases a vintage Forage cap, belonging to a Warrant Officer or Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the West India Regiment, dating back to approximately 1895. The cap, a peaked pillbox design, boasts a blue cloth crown and sides, adorned with intricate details that reflect the rich history and traditions of the regiment. At the center of the crown, a black worsted corded button is encircled by a circlet formed of eight eyelets of flat worsted braid. The edge of the cap is trimmed with gold-colored twisted round cord, adding an elegant touch to the design. The front of the cap features an embroidered badge, encased within a gold wire wreath. Half of the wreath is adorned with laurel, symbolizing victory and honor, while the other half bears palm leaves, representing triumph and victory. Within the wreath, a blue silk Garter is emblazoned with the gold wire motto "W I R," which stands for "West India Regiment." The Garter is edged with gold wire, adding a regal touch to the design. The inner cap band is made of brown leather, bearing the remnants of a paper label with the initials "B Ltd N" and the name "J TO SON." The lining of the cap is made of padded scarlet silk, while the peak is lined with green leather. This Forage cap, with its intricate details and historical significance, is a testament to the pride and distinction of the West India Regiment's Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers during the late 19th century.
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