345 - English chaplain's cap belonging to Reverend Cyril J. F. Holmes of the York and Lancaster Regiment. English chaplain's cap with a visor, made of khaki wool twill, officer's style, with a flap fastened by a cloth chin strap featuring a prong buckle and eyelets. It features his chaplain’s cap badge—an officer’s-grade badge in blackened bronze—attached by two fold-down tabs. The cap has no other holes in the fabric or on the back, confirming that this is its original insignia. Beneath the sweatband, a tailor’s label bearing the name “Holmes” and, unless misread, the regimental designation “YL8.” This could refer to Reverend Cyril F. J. Holmes, DSO, attached to the 8th Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment. A small brown leather drawstring chin strap fastened with two wooden or corozo buttons. The lining is made of sand-colored silk fabric, with circular topstitching and, in the center, the mark of the renowned tailor Herbert Johnson at 38 New Bond Street in London, which is still in business today. Sweatband made of green silk fabric, top-stitched and lined with white flannel, fastening with a thin red lace. Two khaki-lacquered ventilation eyelets on each side. A few moth holes, mainly on the top. A very rare, authentic, and personalized cap. Normal signs of wear. British chaplain’s peaked cap attributed to Reverend Cyril J. F. Holmes of the York and Lancaster Regiment. British officer-quality chaplain’s cap in khaki wool serge with a folding flap secured by a cloth chin strap with a prong buckle and eyelets. Original blackened bronze officer-quality chaplain’s cap badge attached by two folding prongs. No other holes in the fabric or lining. The tailor’s label beneath the sweatband bears the name Holmes and what appears to be the regimental notation YL8. Possibly belonged to Reverend Cyril F. J. Holmes, DSO, attached to the 8th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Small sliding brown leather chinstrap fastened with two wooden or corozo buttons. Sand-colored silk lining with circular stitching and the maker’s mark of renowned London hatter Herbert Johnson, 38 New Bond Street. Green silk sweatband, quilted and backed with white flannel, fastened with a fine red lace. Two khaki-painted ventilation eyelets on each side. A few moth holes, mainly on top. Very rare authentic named cap. Wear consistent with use.