United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom Auction inscribed “GOTT MIT UNS” (German

inscribed “GOTT MIT UNS” (German - God with us) in matching gilt lettering

surrounded by a bronze gilded palm wreath in each quadrant and a vertical sword

though it is known "Braca Knaus" was the sole maker of this badge

two-headed eagle and crown insignia in die-stamped silver bronze with the gilt cypher of Peter II affixed to the eagle's chest

It has recently been recovered from an older collection in Europe

United Kingdom. A Royal Air Force First Pattern Cap, Attributed To 2Nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Byrom Auction inscribed “GOTT MIT UNS” (GermanThis cap started out life as an Royal Naval Air Service cap and was subsequently used for early Royal Air Force duties. This fine quality peaked cap is fabricated from a khaki wool on the exterior, featuring the classic high peak. It has a 35 mm wide black band around its circumference, which supports the Royal Air Force insignia at the front. The insignia is composed of a gilt metal eagle, the open ended wreath and King's crown in silver and gold