Scarce WW2 Lovat’s Scouts Balmoral Bonnet.

A scarce WW2 era Balmoral bonnet worn by the Lovat Scouts. During the early years of WW2, the Lovat scouts underwent serious survival and special service training, including skiing; in 1944 they took part in the battle of Monte Cassino, as part of the 10th Indian Infantry Division, II Corps (Poland), and the recently arrived Jewish Brigade, the regiment took part in the remainder of the Italian campaign, and the German surrender in early May 1945.
This bonnet is in very good original condition, it obviously has some wear but no moth or damage. it still retains its original badge, the Je Suis Prest in garter band in white metal. All in all a rare piece of WW2 headgear. Size approximately 6&7/8ths.

Code: 24669