Auction Catalogue

23 February 2022

Starting at 10:00 AM

.

Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Live Online Auction

Download Images

Lot

№ 727 x

.

23 February 2022

Estimate: £80–£100

Scottish Police Chief Superintendent’s Dress Cap 1952-54.
Black cloth with black and white diced band, the front peak inlaid with two silver wire rank distinctions. Bullion and silk embroidered National badge featuring the Imperial crown, a thistle head with attendant leaf sprays, motto, ‘Semper Vigilo’. Black patent leather chin strap with plain cloth covered buttons. Supplier’s label, ‘Scott & Co. Hat Makers To The Late King George VI. 1 Old Bond Street Piccadilly W’.,
very good condition £80-£100

Note: A rare example of this short period as the St. Edward’s crown replaced the Imperial crown in 1954.