MTC Side Cap

A scarce example of the side cap worn by volunteers of the the Mechanised Transport Corps. Supplied by the official uniform supplier to the MTC, Lillywhites of Piccadilly and Knightsbridge whose label is present to the interior. Fine serge body with blue piping to crown and skirt, bronzed MTC pin back cap badge and bronzed G.S. buttons. Glazed cotton lining with plush headband.
Initially formed as the MTTC in 1939 to ' train officers for various women's organisations and render any aid '. This aid was largely centred on driving and this uniformed, voluntary Corps set about aiding the various civil defence services. Following service in France the Corps was renamed the MTC in 1940.
This example has suffered the depredations of moth and has various areas of damage but has been priced accordingly at approximately half the value of an example in better condition.

Code: 14361