Original British WWII-Era Regimental Side Cap from the Gurkha Royal Signals MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets [4] Reports of blade failures

[4] Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammo crates and food ration tins

serial number 350845 (found under stock as tang has been worn) indicates that it was manufactured in 1890

The body of the head is engraved on one side with a Campsite scene of British Marines accompanied by camels & palm trees in sight of the Egyptian Pyramids

where it was relieved by the 94th Infantry Division in September

the 376th was disbanded and some of the crews went state side to train on the B-29

Original British WWII-Era Regimental Side Cap from the Gurkha Royal Signals MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets [4] Reports of blade failuresOriginal item: One Only. Most unusual, as this high quality private purchase side cap was tailor made in Hong Kong, and bears the Maker's label inside over the left ear: TAILORED BY PUNJAB HOUSE ETSBD 1882 87 NATHAN ROAD G F. KOWLOON, HONG KONG TELE: 665635 It bears a High Quality gold and silver bullion wire embroidered Royal Corps of Signals Cap Badge, probably indicating Officer use. The Badge shows the Corps motto: Certa Cito (Swift and Sure). The