United Kingdom. An Early War Royal Navy Captain's Visor, c.1940 Province of China and red tricolour motif

and red tricolour motif

The former is constructed of olive-drab wool

the reverse of the body without design

People's Republic)

United Kingdom. An Early War Royal Navy Captain's Visor, c.1940 Province of China and red tricolour motifAn early wartime example in traditional navy blue blend, underside of brim with early war green leather while the exterior of the brim lined in black felt and displays heavily gilt bullion laurels denoting the rank of captain, cap insignia original to this example, heavily padded and leather backed, interior presenting typical wartime wear patterns, leather sweatband intact with owners initials ATG, makers label having been worn away, interior