Original Spanish Civil War Republican Army Carabiners Rifle Company Side Cap 20th Century Start at Aachen on the

Start at Aachen on the northern coast of Belgium

This example dates from the mid to later part of the Victorian era (1860-1890)

encompassing a metal cockade with red felt center

almost certainly

Original Spanish Civil War Republican Army Carabiners Rifle Company Side Cap 20th Century Start at Aachen on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This side cap was originally introduced in early 1930s and was worn by Republican (communist) personnel, with minor variations. This green wool field cap features a gold button showing the crossed rifles pin insignia above which is a red communist star pin. There is very nice red pink trim piping on either side. The interior is fully lined in a light satin with a brown leather sweatband, portion of original maker