WW1 Canadian CEF Other Ranks Trench Cap Hat Size 7

The WW1 Canadian CEF Other Ranks Trench Cap, Size 7, is a military headgear item issued to non-commissioned personnel of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. This cap features a soft crown with stitched peak, typically constructed from khaki wool serge, providing basic protection and camouflage in trench conditions. The front of the cap includes a cotton twill or leather sweatband, and ventilation eyelets are present on either side. The cap is designed to accommodate a regimental cap badge, usually affixed to the front above the peak, though the badge is not included with this item. The adjustable chin strap sits above a narrow peak to help retain the cap during movement or adverse weather. Such trench caps were standard issue from 1914 onwards, reflecting period military dress practices before widespread adoption of steel helmets. Size 7 refers to the internal circumference, corresponding to common head measurements of the era.