WW1 Canadian CEF RCD Officer’s Peak Cap Hat Size 7 1/4

The WW1 Canadian CEF RCD Officer’s Peak Cap Hat Size 7 1/4 is a uniform cap worn by officers of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) during service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in the First World War. This cap features the standard peaked design characteristic of British and Commonwealth officer headgear of the era, consisting of a cloth crown, leather peak, and chin strap. The front typically bears the regimental badge and insignia of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, reflecting the unit’s identity. Constructed to regulation specifications, this cap was part of an officer’s dress uniform and would have been worn both in ceremonial situations and as part of everyday service attire. The marked size 7 1/4 indicates head circumference, corresponding to a medium-large fit. Such items provide tangible examples of WW1 Canadian military dress and the distinctive appearance of cavalry officers in the early twentieth century.