BRITISH WWI ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE LONDON CAP TALLY the liner stamped 58 with

the liner stamped 58 with an original wearer's name of HPT( Hauptmann ) Stocke

These are the very first model

Rifle retaining system in place and working correctly

95729 XMFBT

there are traces of an owner’s initials

BRITISH WWI ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE LONDON CAP TALLY the liner stamped 58 withA rare naval cap tally worn by the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve London Division circa 1914. Full length gold wire lettering on black silk ribbon. The RNVR was mobilised at the beginning of WWI and those not required for sea service were converted into infantry soldiers as part of the Royal Naval Division to help relieve pressure on regular infantry. The Division was formed from three naval brigades who were soon sent to support the Belgium Army in