WW1 British 1905 Pattern SD Cap - Royal Artillery

A rarely encountered 1905 pattern Service Dress cap ( Stiff Cap ) introduced in 1905 as universal headwear for all Other Ranks except for Scottish troops & those serving in hot climates.
Constructed in the same khaki wool cloth as the service dress jacket & trousers the band is formed of stiffened buckram , card & black oilskin with the small peak in stiffened card covered on its underside in green paper cloth. Two eyelets on each side over the ears provide ventilation these being of the correct large size denoting WW1 period issue. Later post WW1 versions were smaller in size. With an adjustable chinstrap of the pattern seen from 1908 onwards this is held in place by two brass general service buttons. The oilskin cap lining is ink stamped to its underside with the initials 'RGA' for Royal Garrison Artillery & soldiers service number '129125'. The inspectors number, War Department initials , broad arrow & letter referring to the depot it passed through are white ink stamped straight onto the lining. With Royal Artillery badge to front this has always been on there & is as found. Overall in very good condition with grubby wear marks to the top of the crown & underside of peak where continuously handled. Clearly, the lining is heavily sweat stained from heavy wear. There is a very small moth bite to one seam on the peak area only noticeable upon close inspection.

Code: 14341