RE: [CBQ] Uniform caps [1 Attachment]

["'Rupert & Maureen' gamlenz@ihug.co.nz [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>]

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Ray

Thanks for sharing the photos of your cap. I should have attached photos to show what I was referring to.

Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ

 

 

 

 

Back in 2003, I was fortunate to purchase my first Q hat. It's a conductors hat that was used in the summer from the early 1900, attached are some photos of it. It was made by Marshall Field in Chicago, has a wicker type top, and CB&Q button on the side. The hat is in exellent condition. 

Ray Bedard

San Jose CA

 

 

There have been a number of items of uniform offered on eBay recently, including three different styles of cap each with a Burlington Route herald sewn on the front of the crown, and twin braided cords between the badge and the peak.

The first cap was royal blue with a plain brim of the same material as the crown with a conductor’s badge
The second was royal blue with a band of black interwoven plastic strips around the brim but with no badge (sold separately?)
The third was sky blue with a plain band and a conductor’s badge.

Were these caps from different eras, and were there different fabric colours as opposed to different lighting for the photos?

There was also a trainman’s cap which appeared to be a black material. Were these a different colour?

Rupert Gamlen
Auckland NZ

 

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