WW2 1940 Gurkha Pill Box Hat (Unissued)

An excellent, unissued, Gurkha dress uniform pill box hat (known as a Kilmarnock) manufactured by Hobson & Son`s of London in 1940.
This stunning and now scarce example is in wonderful condition and shows no signs of ever been worn, the dark navy blue body with red piping is free from any moth damage, its supple leather liner is also free from any infestation and staining.
The liner bears the original paper label (size 6 3/4, 1940) along with a WD acceptance stamp and Q letter code on the underside, original black shellac finished leather chinstrap that has never been adjusted, some light surface crazing/cracking to the black finish/coating which is quite common on this type of chinstrap from this period.
Badge removed leaving a very light impression of crossed Kukri`s (tips of the blades).
Have not encountered one of these hats for many years.

Code: 50835