WW1 Canadian CEF 1905 Pattern Other Ranks Peak Cap Hat C Broad Arrowed Size 7 1/4

The WW1 Canadian CEF 1905 Pattern Other Ranks Peak Cap Hat is an original example of headgear issued to non-commissioned personnel serving in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. This cap, manufactured to the 1905 Pattern specifications, features a peak (visor) design with a sturdy khaki wool body and a leather chin strap. The interior bears standard period lining and markings, including the Canadian “C” Broad Arrow, denoting official military issue. The listed size is 7 1/4, suitable for a medium head circumference. The cap would have been worn as part of the standard service dress by soldiers in the field, parades, and at base postings both in Canada and overseas. The 1905 Pattern is representative of early 20th-century military uniform evolution, preceding the introduction of the steel helmet later in the conflict. This item holds significance within the context of Canadian military history from the 1914-1918 period.