Scarce WW2 Free Czech Forces NCO's SD Cap (British-Made) Scarce WW2 Free Czech Forces NCO's SD Cap (British-Made) Scarce WW2 Free Czech Forces NCO's SD Cap (British-Made) Scarce WW2 Free Czech Forces NCO's SD Cap (British-Made) Scarce WW2 Free Czech Forces NCO's SD Cap (British-Made)

Scarce WW2 Free Czech Forces NCO's SD Cap (British-Made)

A scarce WW2 British-made service dress cap for a non-commissioned officer in the Free Czechoslovak army in the UK.
Sadly, there is moth damage to the cap but fortunately most being out of sight on the underside of the peak, moth holes present on the edge of the crown rim along with some wear/damage to the edge of the peak, even with its faults the cap still remains a very scarce item and still displays well.
The gilt washed/plated on copper NCO's badge with the central Slovak cross is by itself a scarce item as most Czech badges seen in period photographs bear the crossed swords and only worn by officer's.
The decorative plaited chinstrap also displays some loss of finish and age related tarnishing but is still held firm by the typical Czech pattern side buttons, the leather sweatband is present and embossed with the wording 'Superior Quality', the makers name under the celluloid protector is now non-distinctive.
The cap is an approximate size 7, please study the images for condition, the cap has been priced accordingly due to the damage and would be considerably more than what I am asking if had been damage free.
Only 4000 Czech troops( including officer's) made it to Britain to continue their fight against Nazi tyranny.

Code: 50832

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