Royal Marines No. 1 Dress Cap – Grade A Surplus
Military Clothing Size Guide (Click to Expand)
Military clothing sizes are listed as Height / Chest (for jackets and smocks) or Height / Waist (for trousers).
Example: 180/96 fits someone around 5'11" tall with a 38" chest.
| NATO Size (Label) | Approx Height | Chest / Waist (in) | Generic Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 / 88 | 5'3"–5'5" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 88 | 5'7"–5'9" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 96 | 5'7"–5'9" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 96 | 5'10"–5'11" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 104 | 5'10"–5'11" | 40–41" | Large (L) |
| 190 / 96 | 6'2" | 37–38" | Medium (M) Tall |
| 190 / 104 | 6'2" | 40–41" | Large (L) Tall |
| 180 / 112 | 5'11" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) |
| 190 / 112 | 6'2" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) Tall |
| 200 / 120 | 6'4"+ | 46–48" | 2X-Large (2XL) |
⚙️ Sizing Tips
- The first number is your height in cm.
- The second number is your chest or waist in cm.
- Military gear is usually cut roomy for layering and movement.
- If you’re between sizes, go down for a closer fit or up for layering.
- Example: 5'11" tall with 40" chest → 180/104 (Large).
Royal Marines No. 1 Dress Cap – Grade A Surplus
Official "Blues" Ceremonial Cap | Includes Globe & Laurel Badge | Grade A
The Icon of the Corps
The Royal Marines No. 1 Dress Cap is a symbol of elite status and centuries of naval infantry tradition. Worn with the formal "Blues" uniform, this white-topped peaked cap is distinguished by its sharp silhouette and the iconic brass (or anodized) Globe and Laurel insignia.
Sourced as Grade A Surplus, these caps are in excellent condition. They offer a significant saving over purchasing a new regulation cap and are ideal for serving Marines, members of the Royal Marines Association (RMA), and serious militaria collectors.
Key Features & Technical Specs
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Official Regulation Design: Features the traditional high-crowned white top, dark navy (black) band, and a polished black peak.
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Globe and Laurel Badge Included: Comes fitted with the official Royal Marines cap badge, saving you the hassle of sourcing and mounting one separately.
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High-Quality Construction: Built to MoD specifications with a reinforced frame to maintain its iconic "parade sharp" shape.
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Polished Chinstrap: Includes the regulation black leather-look chinstrap secured by two small side buttons.
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Internal Comfort: Traditionally lined with a sweatband designed for stability during long periods of ceremonial duty.
Condition Note: Grade A (Excellent Used)
Our Grade A ceremonial headwear is hand-inspected to ensure it meets the standards of the "Corps."
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The White Top: Clean and bright. While these are surplus, we select for caps that have been well-maintained.
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The Badge: The Globe and Laurel insignia is intact, securely fitted, and retains its professional finish.
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Shape: The internal frame is solid, ensuring the cap maintains its distinctive flared shape.
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Authenticity: As genuine issued items, you may find a Marine’s name or service number on the internal lining—a mark of its authentic service history.
Ideal For:
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Serving Royal Marines: A cost-effective replacement for lost or damaged No. 1 dress headwear.
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Veterans & RMA Members: The essential piece for Remembrance Sunday, regimental funerals, and formal reunions.
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Collectors: A center-piece item for any British military headwear collection.
Domestic Shipping
We mainly use Royal mail 48 for items under 1kg and DPD for items over this weight. We may change this at any time dependant on service availability and destination.
We send out the majority of orders the same day of receiving upto 1pm
We also offer an express shipping service which ensures your delivery is prioritised for delivery as quick as possible and usually delivered the next working day.
We do offer Saturday delivery and timed delivery but prices are on application.
For US and Canada we mainly use Fedex priority and deliveries are usually recieved within 2 to 5 days
For EU deliveries we mainly use DPD by road and usually takes from 3 to 7 days, your parcels are not necessarily delivered by DPD in your county and the parcel may be passed to your countries nominated carrier.
Rest of the World, we have availability with all the major carriers and each is nominated dependant on the best service for the receivers destination.
If you can not get an automated shipping quote please contact us for a spot shipping quote.
If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.
You have 7 calendar days to contact us and arrange for the item to be returned which will be received by us no longer than 30 days from initial order. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused (if applicable) and in the same condition that you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging (if applicable).
There is a £3.99 charge to use our returns facility. (UK domestic only)
To return your item(s) please click here
When sending items back please ensure that the proof of purchase (or copy) is within the package with any instructions if applicable.
Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund or exchange and if applicable we will initiate a refund via your original method of payment.
If you opt for an exchange we will contact you for further postage costs. (price dependant on weight/destination).
If applicable you will receive the credit within 7 days, depending on your card issuer's policies. Contact Us If you have any questions on how to return your item to us.