Canada, Commonwealth. An RCMP Provost Beret, 1945 Archive with the lower left corner

with the lower left corner of the image overlaid by Hess’ handwritten signature in blue ink

with mild paint loss on reverse

marked with a boar’s head denoting French manufacture post 1838

the CAA launched the Civilian Pilot Training Program

measuring 44 mm x 21 mm

Canada, Commonwealth. An RCMP Provost Beret, 1945 Archive with the lower left cornerIn issued khaki wool for RCMP members within the Canadian Provost Corps, featuring bronze gilt King's crown RCMP badge mounted on padded felt backer, dual ventilation holes, brown leather banding reinforced with cotton, black cotton interior, marked Grand 'Mere Knitting company limited, Beret 1945 Size 7 3 4, with only light wear, extremely fine.