Service Dress Cap – Boer War Era
Product Description:
A formal peaked cap issued to British officers during the Boer War, featuring a structured crown, leather visor, and regimental badge mount. Typically worn with the khaki serge service dress, this cap balanced authority with practicality in colonial campaigns.
Product Highlights:
• Stiffened wool crown with reinforced band.
• Polished leather peak and chinstrap.
• Badge mount compatible with brass or embroidered insignia.
• Worn by officers and senior NCOs in formal settings or garrison duty.
• Color: Khaki brown or drab olive, matching serge tunic.
F.S Cap Product Description:
A soft, foldable side cap used by British troops during field operations in South Africa. Designed for ease of wear and storage, it offered a practical alternative to bulkier headgear. Often tucked into tunic pockets when not in use.
Product Highlights:
• Foldable wool construction with side flaps.
• Lightweight and compact for field use.
• No peak or stiffening—ideal for active service.
• Issued to enlisted men and junior officers.
• Color: Khaki or drab wool, matching campaign dress.
Maroon Beret – Colonial Auxiliary Variant
Product Description:
A rare maroon beret variant associated with colonial auxiliaries or irregular units during the Boer War. While not standard issue for British regulars, berets were occasionally adopted for their simplicity and regional adaptation.
Product Highlights:
• Flat-crowned wool beret with leather band.
• Maroon color denoting auxiliary or non-standard units.
• Lightweight and easily stowed.
• Unofficial but historically documented in colonial contexts.
• Worn with khaki or mixed civilian-military dress.
