~ QE2 Royal Air Force Musicians Plumed Busby & Chinstrap ~
The fur busby bears the embroided RAF red and gold embroided badge surmounted by ER crown to the front.
Above this is the plume holder with the sky blue plume. The busby has a yellow and blue embroided ‘ear to ear ‘ bugle cord mounted on round silver buttons with the crown and RAF Eagle & brass link chin strap backed with leather.
~ Dimensions ~
The hat has a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), a depth (from front to rear) of 8.5 inches (21.6 cm), a width of 7 inches (17.8 cm) & a circumference of approx. 18.85 inches (47.88 cm).
It weighs 515 g.
~ Condition ~
The busby is in excellent condition.