WW1 Canadian CEF Artillery Officers Peak Cap Hat Size 7 1/4

WW1 Canadian CEF Artillery Officers Peak Cap Hat Size 7 1/4 This item is a World War I-era Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Artillery Officers Peak Cap, in a size 7 1/4. The cap features a khaki wool body consistent with uniforms issued during the 1914-1918 period. It is constructed with a stiffened peak, characteristic of officers’ headgear, and a leather chin strap secured by brass Canadian artillery side buttons. The front displays the Canadian artillery officer’s insignia, typically made of brass or a similar metal, reflecting the cap’s branch affiliation. The interior lining is typically made from cotton or silk and includes a leather sweatband. This cap style was standard issue for commissioned officers serving in the artillery units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The design and insignia correspond with those used by CEF artillery officers, making it representative of Canadian military uniforms of the period.