Dark Navy Blue Boys' Brigade Cap
AssociatedAssociated with
Boys' Brigade
(Glasgow, Scotland, founded 1883)
Date20th century
Object NameCap
Mediumfelt, metal, petersham
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensions9.5 x 30.5cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 2002.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS065811
Keywords
The Boys' Brigade was founded on 4th October 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith when he formed a company of 35 Boys at Free Church Mission Hall, North Woodside Road, Glasgow. The silver metal badge on the cap features the Boys' Brigade motto Sure & Steadfast. The Boys' Brigade was the first uniformed youth organisation in the world. From one small company it has grown into a world-wide organisation with companies in over 60 countries.
late 20th Century
1932
