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Black peaked riflemans cap with pom pom on the top. A 3 feathers emblem sits on the top of a raised cord spiral with a metal bugal beneath. At the back, a lions head has a metal chain with velvet and leather ribbon attached, coming out of the mouth. It is joined to the proper left side by a metal flower emblem. The cap has a red silk lining, with a leather lining running all aound the inside of the base of the cap [SP 04/02/09]
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
28.243.12
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Date: 1865 (circa)
Place: Brecknockshire
Acquisition
Donation, 17/5/1928
Measurements
Height
(mm): 200
Material
Wool (fabric)
Silk (fabric)
Location
In store
Classification
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