Original British WWI King's Royal Rifle Corps Sealskin Busby by J. & B. Pearse & Co. of London - Size 6 7/8 U.S. Edged Weapons 1st Special Forces Group's history

1st Special Forces Group's history began at Fort Bragg

It is nicely dated 1868 (868) on the lock below a small Austrian Double-headed eagle proof

in order to prepare men for the task of dealing with Japanese ordnance in the Pacific Theatre of Operations

Originally part of the SiPo

intended for deployment in Europe

Original British WWI King's Royal Rifle Corps Sealskin Busby by J. & B. Pearse & Co. of London - Size 6 7/8 U.S. Edged Weapons 1st Special Forces Group's historyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice King's Royal Rifle Corps Other Ranks pre WW1 Busby. It features a Black sealskin exterior with attached plaited cords. There is a corded boss to front, which would usually hold the Regimental insignia, however this example does not have it equipped. The top of the cap is black wool felt, which folds down the middle. The hackle (plume) normally on the top front of the cap is unfortunately missing.