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Title: Re: Ugly cap club Post by butlersrangers on Jan 13th, 2019 at 6:34pm
FWIW - A lot of the SAW period, ("crossed cap-lock muskets"), badges survive in mint condition.
Maybe, they weren't all that popular. If not positioned, installed, and worn carefully, it could make a cap or hat a "crown of thorns". Original model 1895 Kepis usually seem to have a stiffening band sewn in the top seam and a front grommet for the badge. This helps keep the bent connecting pins and the long screw-shank from touching the forehead. These badges would be more risky on a soft campaign hat or softer replica Kepi. |
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