Royal Navy WW2 Officer Visor Cap, Black Top, 1930's British. named Bashful. Photograph

Royal Navy 1930's Officer Visor Cap with black top, 1930's British. Manufactured by Austin Reed.

Royal Navy Officer's Peaked Visor Cap dating from the interwar period to WW2.

Key Features & Design Details

The Insignia: The prominent bullion-embroidered badge features a silver fouled anchor inside a golden laurel wreath. It is surmounted by the Tudor Crown (King's Crown), used throughout the reigns of King George V, Edward VIII, and George VI.

Rank Indicator: The plain black patent leather visor indicates the rank of a Junior Officer (Sub-Lieutenant or Lieutenant). Senior officer ranks (Commander, Captain, and Admirals) would feature gold embroidered oak leaves along the peak.

Construction: It features the traditional dark blue/black wool doeskin crown mounted above a textured black mohair hat band and secured by a thin leather chinstrap.

Original Photograph. Archival print quality