WW2 H.L.I. (HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICERS BONNET - ATTRIBUTED / ORIGINAL RECEIPT

Extremely rare bonnet worn exclusively by officers in the Highland Light Infantry.
Introduced Inter War it's use carried on into WW2.
Khaki serge with distinctive short tails to the the back.
Khaki rosette in the same shade and material as the tails.
Couple of small moth holes to crown .
Quilted inside with Anderson of Edinburgh cloth label , this with the owners name and dated .
Original to it , officers bi - metal cap badge.
Details on the owner to the buyer who served in North Africa, Italy and Greece.
He was awarded a Mention In Dispatches during his service.
Good size 57 approx.
Comes c/w it's original purchase receipt from Andersons .
This is seldom the case and ties the bonnet 100% to the owner and when he bought it.
Fantastic " Been There " bonnet that you are unlikely to see for sale again, this being only the 2nd I've encountered in 25 years, the other being sold 17 years ago to the well known Scottish collector , the late Stuart Graham.
V.G.C.

Code: 59634