14th Canadian Light Horse Forage Cap

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2010.34.26

Description Military cap, black visor, leather band over visor is held on by two brass buttons. Brass hat badge bears an image of a bucking horse and the text "Free & Fearless" and "14th Canadian Light Horse." Worn by Dr J P Whyte, who was a dentist during WWII and a member of the 14th Canadian Light Horse militia before WWII. Whyte was a dentist in Swift Current, at least from 1923 to c.1939.

Materials Wool; Leather; Metal; Plastic

Marks/Labels "R.J. Inglis, Limited // 133 Pool St. Montreal Canada" stamped inside hat

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Headwear, Uniform