Historical information
This hat is in the Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.
It is not clear if this was Thomas Staley’s issued in his WW2 service.
The name inside, “PB Talbot”.
There are two Pierce Butler Talbot’s.
V85195, Died 30.10.1941.
V370106, Discharged 3.10.1946.
Physical description
Peak Hat, Army, Khaki wool, has a Rising Sun badge on the front, leather band under the hat.
Inscriptions & markings
Inside the hat in black, “PB Talbot”
