British Colonial Headdress

[Peter_Suciu]

I recently added a couple of pieces to my colonial forces headdress from around the British Empire - this includes my fezzes, turbans, slouch hats, shakos and now a conical hat.

The conical hat is the type used by Chinese militia including the Hong Kong Police.

 

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[RON]

Very nice!
Which era would that conical hat be?

 

[Peter_Suciu]

Very nice!
Which era would that conical hat be?

The conical hat is actually a "reproduction" based on period photos. These were worn circa 1890 to 1910 but I doubt ANY survived. These were worn with large badges... this badge being a "Queen's Crown" so pre-1901. I found a vintage conical hat that is the style used in Hong Kong. It is as close as I will ever get I'm sure, but it looks the part.

Even museums in Hong Kong only have photos.