£300
Field Marshal's Attributed Peaked Cap by Gieves and Hawkes. This example has been attributed by the vendor to have been worn by Field Marshal Sir Roland Christopher Gibbs, GCB, CBE, DSO, MC, KStJ, DL
A very good rare post 1953 example of khaki cloth with scarlet band bearing bullion crowned wreath. with crossed velvet covered batons. Gilt mounted Field Marshal buttons support the brown leather chinstrap. The interior with leather sweatband and tailors details. VGC. .... The hat is accompanied by a signed photograph of the FM Gibbs. ... Contained in an incorrect Herbert Johnson box with ink note "Given to me by Field Marshal Sir Roland Gibb. (3 Parts) Field Marshal Sir Roland Christopher Gibbs, GCB, CBE, DSO, MC, KStJ, DL was Commissioned into the King's Royal Rifle Corps in December 1939. He saw service in North Africa, Italy and D-Day. Remaining with the Army in the post war years he was promoted Field Marshal in 1979, having held the post of Chief of the General Staff 1976-79.
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