United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom United Republic of the reverse bearing the Bavarian

the reverse bearing the Bavarian crowned lion circumscribed by a buckled belt dated “1866”

It is dated to November 29

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and Torpedo Detector Qualifying Report

notes in pencil on the last page

United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom United Republic of the reverse bearing the BavarianThis cap started out life as an Royal Naval Air Service cap and was subsequently used for early Royal Air Force duties. This fine quality peaked cap is fabricated from a khaki wool on the exterior, featuring the classic high peak. It has a 35 mm wide black band around its circumference, which supports the Royal Air Force insignia at the front. The insignia is composed of a gilt metal eagle, the open ended wreath and King's crown in silver and gold