A Scarce First War Austro-Hungarian Calvary Nco's Side Cap Auction machine embroidered in silvery threads

machine embroidered in silvery threads on black wool base

by now it goes via the Red Cross

the interior lined in black silk

The Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Sarawak: founded by Rajah Sir Charles Vyner Brooke on 26th September 1928

held in place by various lugs

A Scarce First War Austro-Hungarian Calvary Nco's Side Cap Auction machine embroidered in silvery threadsA Scarce First War Austro Hungarian Calvary NCO's Side Cap This cap is a rare and very uncommon example of a highly desirable Austrian Hungarian Cavalry Side Cap for NCO's. It has recently been recovered from an older collection in Europe. Produced in a deep red felt exhibiting only small period tears and wear; period repair to top ridge. The cap features an intacted black leather interior band that shows period use; minimal cracking and it remains