China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap Province of China Footnote: Private Neil John Scott

Footnote: Private Neil John Scott was a presbyterian born in 1893 to his mother

maker marked "ROBBINS CO ATTLEBORO MASS" on the reverse

Its principal roles were air defence and land bombardment

along with the National Defense Service Medal

China, Republic. A Kuomintang Army Officer’s “Crusher” Service Cap Province of China Footnote: Private Neil John ScottA fine example of a wartime Kuomintang (also referred to as Guomindang or Nationalist Party of China) Army Officers crusher service cap, constructed entirely of khaki coloured woven cotton with a raised peak. The cap consists of a smooth integrated cap band with a crusher style crown of the same type and colour material. Mounted to the peak of the cap, is a Kuomintang insignia, constructed of gilded bronze and enamels in the shape of a white enameled