China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap visually-hidden excellent quality with frosted silvering

excellent quality with frosted silvering

This book is considered to be the standard reference book in the collecting field of later antique American powder flasks

clip and roll bar affixed to the reverse

or military service

China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap visually-hidden excellent quality with frosted silveringA fine example of a wartime Kuomintang (also referred to as Guomindang or Nationalist Party of China) Army Officers crusher service cap, constructed entirely of khaki coloured woven cotton with a raised peak. The cap consists of a smooth integrated cap band with a crusher style crown of the same type and colour material. Mounted to the peak of the cap, is a Kuomintang insignia, constructed of gilded bronze and enamels in the shape of a white enameled