The professional soldiers went to war with the stiffened 1902 caps like the first five photos. By 1915 the softer and more functional Gor Blimey was in widespread use.

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Dan,
I am sorry but you are showing a modern Royal Signals badge. In WW! the Sigs were a branch of the Royal Engineers. In WW2 their badge was within a circlet not free standing.

Not at all Tom! I welcome the correction. The badge is history.
Thank you again!

All the best,
Dan

Dan,

here is a pic of my uncle Albert upon enlisting as a driver in the Royal Field Artillery, 1914. I thought it was interesting as it shows the Service cap with its cover.

Steve

Excellent Steve! Many thanks! I guess I didn't even know there was a cover for the 1902 hat. If you don't mind my asking, where was he from?
I wish more members would post their WW1 photos.

All the best,
Dan