United Kingdom. A First War Period Leather Flying Cap Auction reverse inscribed "In the Year

reverse inscribed "In the Year 1780 July

measuring 60 mm (w) x 69 mm (h)

where he was appointed Lance Corporal on September 9th

he initiated and perfected the organization and establishment of a standardized type of detention and quarantine camp

United Kingdom. A First War Period Leather Flying Cap Auction reverse inscribed "In the YearA First War leather cap with felt interior, chin strap, evidence of wear, measures 22. 5 cm (w) x 27 cm (h), creased with wear to leather, remains in fine condition. Footnote: By the early 1900s, leather had become a popular choice for protective gear for flying helmets. Manufacturers of early flying helmets were Alfred Dunhill Ltd. and Gamages of London, England, and Roold in Paris.