WW2 British 'B.E.F-Fall of France' Period Gordon Highlanders Tam O Shanter 1940

Rare 'timecapsule' Tam O Shanter of the Gordon Highlanders with Glasgow maker & 1940 date. 1st Battalion went to France with the British Expeditionary Force in September 1939 but was mostly captured in June 1940 at Saint-Valery-en-Caux during the Battle Of France.
This rare item of Scottish headdress is totally untouched with correct undisturbed tartan backing behind its badge. The maker name of 'A&J Gelfer, Glasgow' is printed within a diamond to the lining with size '7 1/4' & 1940 date with broad arrow.
A patch of celluloid has been used by the soldier to stiffen the rear of the badge this being two prong mounted as it should be. When one examines the construction of this piece it is of note that tan cotton has been used for the crown with early aertex material such as found in shirts lining the sides. Tightening lace still present to rear. Named with a number to lining which lends itself to further research.

Code: 12734