Close call

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Originally Posted by j.sabourn

What was the British soldiers side cap called, was it a brevet ? Did it not get its name from something like that? Just a couple of pieces of material sewn together. I have heard the name describing such a hat but never made. Anyhow what is the torirililium vacuum cheers js

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It was a Forage Cap,John.


just rekindled some memories.

Had a fight over one ,in the village. 1941. Claimed it was the one my brother gave to me. Tom disagreed. He was a tough little kid ,even then.

At different times, used to on Sat, afternoons, for something to do, (assist)? or hinder ! Bert Beard the Smithy.

To Llanharan House,to help shoe Lady Blandy Jenkins ponies , by now being ridden by Lady Janet.The only child.

Just been trying to find his Web,site. Tough kid . Tom Williams. He went on to become Champion Blacksmith. Britain.He persevered ,and made it his Profession
Llanharan House ,Was bought later by Williams .the racing car company owner. Lady Janet occupied ,till her demise, The Lodge,at the entrance.
Her .
Mrs Mop, (if you like, )became the beneficiary of Her estate.

Llanharan House

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llanharan_House

[QUOTE=Evan Lewis;231362]It was a Forage cap John.

I don't think so Evan.A Forage cap is named after our Ukip leader Nigel Forage,surely?

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Originally Posted by Gulliver

Well I guess that's it then Charlie.You are the one who started all this,mentioning that dreaded word 'Revy. Be ashamed of yourself!

I shall pursue and winkle out the derivation of the word 'Revy' until I go to my grave....
You have given me a purpose to carry on regardless.
Ah Revy,Woe is me !
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I am as happy as Larry Gulliver,to have enhanced your life and inso doing have put some purpose in your being.