1936 - Royal Navy - Officers Bicorn Hat, Epaulettes & Belt - Gieves - British.
An interesting historical full set cocked hat & epaulettes named to Captain AEM Raynsford who was the ant-submarine officer on board HMS Faulknor when they sank the first U-Boat -U39- of WW2 in September 1939.
A lovely clean set of full dress Bicorn hat, Dress Scales, Dress belt to a Lieutenant all housed in their original Japanned transit tin. Named to AEM Raynsford and dating to 1936.
Captain Anthony Edward Montagu Raynsford Russell joined the Royal Navy in 1932 as a Midshipman aged 18. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1938, Lt-Commander in 1944, Commander in 1949 & Captain in 1956. He retired in 1958.
He was mentioned in despatches in 1940.
As well as serving on HMS Faulknor during the War he also served on HMS Osprey, HMS Venture & HMS Helmsdale.
After the War he saw service at HMS St Angelo (Malta) HMS President & HMS Euryalus.
Full Dress bicorn hat with gold bullion wire cork screw to the right side fixed with King's Crown gilt metal button.
Gilt bullions to each end. Plain left side. Short black fur retains good deep colour and even texture.
Interior lined in cream silk and stamped Gieves, Bond Street & 120 Princes Street Edinburgh.
Epaulettes in very crisp & bright condition with rank insignia to a Lieutenant fixed with King's Crown button.
Bright and crisp gold cork screw bullion fringe.
Dress Sword belt in black leather with two rows of gilt bullion wire and gilt washed buckle.
Housed in red velvet lined Japanned transit tin with Gieves shield to the top. Painted lid with AEM Raynsford
Condition. Very Good. Bullion work in crisp, bright clean condition. Displays well. Right hand hinge to epaulette support in the transit tin is a little bent (photographed).
Sizes
Bicorn
UK 6 3/4
EUR 55
US 6 7/8
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