Original Spanish Civil War Republican Army Carabiners Rifle Company Side Cap 20th Century - Approximate size 7 1/4

- Approximate size 7 1/4 (58cm)

almost certainly

Start at Aachen on the northern coast of Belgium

but no real rust or corrosion where the plating is missing

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

Original Spanish Civil War Republican Army Carabiners Rifle Company Side Cap 20th Century - Approximate size 7 1/4Original 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