carrabassett Posted April 6, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2018 Got this today with a bunch of old British cap tallies and was hoping someone could ID it for me. I was wondering what era it was from and whether the green felt background was significant? Bullion embroidery is quite detailed and nicer than the picture shows. Thanks in advance for any help! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted April 6, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 6, 2018 I'd say it was pre WW2 because the eagles head is facing to his left. The green background is probably just the Navy blue backing that has faded over time to the green you now see. Just my humble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted April 6, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 6, 2018 Aviation green. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrabassett Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted April 6, 2018 Thanks Lee. I looked under the strap and along the sides and it appears the felt is truly green, not faded. Did Naval aviation use green? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrabassett Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted April 6, 2018 Aviation green. Wharf Thanks Wharf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted April 6, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 6, 2018 yes they did , air - dales (sp?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 6, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 6, 2018 This is a nice 1920's or 1930's example. I disagree that it's for the aviation greens, however. I believe the black felt faded over time, and it was orginally black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted April 6, 2018 Share #8 Posted April 6, 2018 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/305902-pre-ww1-naval-cap-device/ Twins kind of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrabassett Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted April 6, 2018 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/305902-pre-ww1-naval-cap-device/ Twins kind of Almost! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now