Tropical m40 Variation - Proof!

[BenVK]

Guys, just find me a period photo of a trop cap without grommets and we'll all be happy! along with a cockade so I can restore the bloody thing!

[NZMark]

If only that tunic were a 1st pattern
...I wouldn't have told you about it and bought it myself

Mark

A true Aussie Gentleman

[Mark Gibson]

Guys, just find me a period photo of a trop cap without grommets and we'll all be happy! along with a cockade so I can restore the bloody thing!

Ben,
When I find either they are yours.

Mark

[salvatore]

That is a really cool cap and the photo is sterling as well

thanks for sharing

[NZMark]

Thanks Salvatore,
Here are two more photos showing the cap in wear...
Thanks Mark G. for putting me on to the first one

[NZMark]

...and another...

[NZMark]

I have very good reason to believe that this is the maker of my cap. Does anyone have any information on him or other examples of tropical caps made by them?
Regards,
Mark

[salvatore]

no dates on this cap?

[NZMark]

Salvatore,
I wish there was
I'm trying to find a dated photograph of one in wear, but so far, nothing. I know of four period photos of these - my three and one in the US.
The only marking is the name 'Oram' hand written in the liner. My cap saw service use, judging from the wear pattern and subtle sweat staining...but when?
Any information can be PM'd to me if anyone can shed anything further?
Regards,
Mark.

[PaulMann]

My tropical cap stamp

Great DAK caps boys!

(Click image for magnification)
Here is a stamped example from my collection.
Unknown if period?
I plan a thread soon on it.



Thanks for sharing!