#71 • Trench Art British Visor Cap King's Shropshire Light Infantry

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $55.00

Status: Sold

Category: Britain

Trench Art British Visor Cap King's Shropshire Light Infantry Palm sized visor cap of sheet brass with a copper chinstrap.  Front has a small button of the United Kingdom coat of arms (lacking the lion and unicorn).  The cap is a hollow container that has a hinged opening on the underside.  It is stamped PTE. E. EVANS. K.S.L.I. YPRES. 1916.  Has some scratches on the crown and a bit of polish residue where the chinstrap meets the visor. Estimate $50 - $100