United Kingdom. An Early War Royal Navy Captain's Visor, c.1940 Auction Archive and institution date “1914” in

and institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm

47 mm (w)x 9

the reverse center bears a shield of blue enamel with 1874 and KEOLA (Eternal Life) in the surrounding white enamel ring

1 An eagle

both with vertical pinbacks and illegible Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) marks

United Kingdom. An Early War Royal Navy Captain's Visor, c.1940 Auction Archive and institution date “1914” inAn early wartime example in traditional navy blue blend, underside of brim with early war green leather while the exterior of the brim lined in black felt and displays heavily gilt bullion laurels denoting the rank of captain, cap insignia original to this example, heavily padded and leather backed, interior presenting typical wartime wear patterns, leather sweatband intact with owners initials ATG, makers label having been worn away, interior