Royal Air Force peaked cap

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The Royal Air Force peaked cap is a formal uniform headgear featuring a stiff peak and distinctive RAF insignia, traditionally worn by officers and aircrew as part of their service dress.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf military uniform headgear
peaked cap
associatedWith British military tradition
branchOfService air force
countryOfUse United Kingdom NERFINISHED
hasColor black peak
blue-grey
hasDesignFeature embroidered badge
projecting visor
rounded top
hasFunction formal appearance
identification of rank and service
hasInsigniaDepicting eagle and crown motif
hasMaterial cloth
leather peak
hasPart RAF cap badge NERFINISHED
RAF insignia
cap band
chin strap
crown
stiff peak
hasVariant officer peaked cap
other ranks peaked cap
introducedBy Royal Air Force NERFINISHED
introducedInPeriod 20th century
partOf Royal Air Force uniform NERFINISHED
regulatesWearBy RAF dress regulations
relatedTo Royal Air Force beret NERFINISHED
Royal Air Force officer uniform
symbolizes RAF service
branch identity
rank
usedBy RAF aircrew
RAF officers
Royal Air Force
usedIn No. 1 Service Dress NERFINISHED
service dress
wornByRank commissioned officers
senior non-commissioned officers
warrant officers
wornOnOccasion ceremonial events
formal inspections
parades
wornPosition on head
wornWith RAF greatcoat
RAF trousers
RAF tunic

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No. 1 Service Dress wornWith Royal Air Force peaked cap