Original Victorian Era Officer Astrakhan Hat of the Sherwood Rangers Brown Bess Musket Parts The British considered it more

The British considered it more suitable for mounted troops—cavalry and mounted infantry—than the more cumbersome Lewis

This version appears to be post WWII manufactured and made overseas

All complete

these are in almost un-issued condition

At the height of WWII the British War Ministry ordered

Original Victorian Era Officer Astrakhan Hat of the Sherwood Rangers Brown Bess Musket Parts The British considered it moreOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Sherwood Rangers were part of the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry raised in 1794. Intended, as a domestic regiment it's first overseas action was in the 2nd Boer War 1899 1901 where is received it's first Battle Honor. In WWII it saw extensive overseas service including TOBRUK in North Africa and up through Italy from WW2 alone the Regiment added another 30 Battle Honors. This Officer's Cap is made of Persian lamb known