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Lot 31 #31 WW1 Royal Navy Named Officers Bicorn Hat Set

Lethbridge, AB, Canada CAD Collectibles
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Up for auction is a named World War One Royal Navy Uniform grouping to “J.P. Colquhoun” in good condition. The grouping includes his Bicorn "fore-and-aft" hats, one from the late Victorian / Early Edwardian period, the other being a World War One Variation with Kings Crown Royal Navy Button. The manufacturer for the World War One era Bicorn hat, Officers belt and case, and Officers Shoulder Boards / epaulettes is the same. Each is marked “Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd London, Portsmouth”, making the grouping a matching set to the official supplier of uniforms and accoutrements to the British Navy. The additional earlier pattern bicorn is marked “Moss Bros & Co Ltd Covent Garden Bicorn”. Both hats are similar in design, with detailed fine quality construction, gold braid and a removable red and white feathered device showing signs of wear. The main difference is the center button, one being gold wire, the other a World War One era Royal Navy Kings Crown pattern.

The epaulettes are designed to fit inside the metal case, being marked left and right on maker marked reverse- both show signs of reverse wear. The epaulettes are excellent on display, with a large Royal Navy anchor in silver wire with a star shaped silver wire rank pip- both bear the World War One era Royal Navy button.

The Officer Pattern belt with sword hanger is of excellent quality, with makers mark on interior leather and gilt Kings Crown Anchor design on belt buckle. The metal storage trunk case is in good condition, with latch and purple interior. The exterior is named J.P. Colquhoun R.N.”, with upper makers mark shield plate and carrying handle.

A fine World War One British Royal Navy set for your collection consideration, this would be an excellent research project and go well in any Royal Navy or World War One uniform collection!
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