United Kingdom. A Khaki Woollen Tam-o'-Shanter Cap, c.1945 United Republic of 63 mm (w) x 25

63 mm (w) x 25

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”)

constructed of silver with a mark of “800” with amber

Footnote: Vincenzo Gemito was an Italian sculptor and artist born on July 16

consisting of two field-grey doeskin straps topped by silver aluminum wire tresses

United Kingdom. A Khaki Woollen Tam-o'-Shanter Cap, c.1945 United Republic of 63 mm (w) x 25A wool tam of standard wartime design and construction, with khaki silk tie on reverse and tartan sewen firmly onto side, presenting die stamped badge in silver nickel, tam with interior circumference of 53. cm (UK Size 6. 5), with some soiling, remains very fine.