Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Marines Other Ranks Broderick Cap c.1900-22.
A very scarce example, white oilskin top with blue round with red semi circular felt backing with regimental badge, in metal tin, good condition £200-£240

Note: The Broderick cap (named after William St. John Broderick, Secretary of State for War 1900-03) was introduced in 1900 but proved very unpopular and replaced with the khaki service cap in 1905; however, the Royal Marines continued to wear the cap until 1922 because of its similarity to the naval cap.