16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse Headwear;Forage Cap

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2008.12.6

Description Cap, peaked cap, khaki, flat top, leather band over visor is held on by two brass buttons, 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse hat badge, text on badge reads "Aut Vincere Aut Mort [to conquer or die] // 1905 16 L.H. [Light Horse] 16 C.L.H. [Canadian Light Horse] // 1908 L.H. S.M.R.", owned by Lt. Col. William Van Allen 16/22nd Saskatchewan Horse & 14th Canadian Light Horse / Hussars..

Materials Wool; Leather; Metal

Marks/Labels "W" written inside hat Tag sewn inside hat reads "The Officer's Kit Shop // Complete Military Outfitters // 349 Portage Avenue // 282 Hargrave St. // Winnipeg // M: Col. Van Allen // Date: 7th Cavalry Bde"

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Headwear, Uniform