â’¶ FORAGE CAPS OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY
the first a fine example for an officer of the HAC Infantry Battalion by Hobsons, as for Grenadier Guards, but with silver embroidery to peak, with black mohair braid band and embroidered grenade badge, mounted with gilt HAC monogram; the second a good example for an officer of the Battery, by Herbert Johnson, as for Royal Artillery, but with a blue central stripe to the scarlet band, with a grenade badge mounted with gilt HAC monogram; the third similar, with a field officer's gold embroidered edging to peak, lacking badge; and the fourth an OR's cap, with brass badge and peak-binding
(4)
Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
Sold for £130
â’¶ FORAGE CAPS OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY
the first a fine example for an officer of the HAC Infantry Battalion by Hobsons, as for Grenadier Guards, but with silver embroidery to peak, with black mohair braid band and embroidered grenade badge, mounted with gilt HAC monogram; the second a good example for an officer of the Battery, by Herbert Johnson, as for Royal Artillery, but with a blue central stripe to the scarlet band, with a grenade badge mounted with gilt HAC monogram; the third similar, with a field officer's gold embroidered edging to peak, lacking badge; and the fourth an OR's cap, with brass badge and peak-binding
(4)
Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 8th Dec, 2021