Our WW1 British Army Trench Cap is a faithful reproduction of the soft field service cap worn by British soldiers in the early years of the Great War, before the steel Brodie helmet became standard in 1916. Known as the “trench cap” or “service dress cap,” it was widely worn on the Western Front and in other theatres of war.
Made from khaki wool serge, the cap features a soft crown, a stiffened peak, and a leather chinstrap secured with brass buttons. Its practical yet smart design offered a degree of shade and protection while retaining a military appearance. The trench cap is closely associated with the early-war image of the British “Tommy.”
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Material: Wool serge in regulation khaki with leather chinstrap
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Features: Stiffened peak, brass side buttons, soft crown
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Era: British Army, WW1 (1914–1916, early issue)
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Use: Ideal for re-enactments, collectors, museum displays, and film/theatre productions
This reproduction trench cap is an essential item for completing the authentic uniform of a 1914–1915 British soldier, capturing the look of the BEF in the opening stages of the First World War.
