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. 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). The busby is in excellent condition.
For further details and condition see pictures. The item "QE2 Royal Air Force Musicians Plumed Busby & Chinstrap" is in sale since Friday, July 8, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\1976-1981".The seller is "theantiquesstorehouse" and is located in Portsmouth. This item can be shipped worldwide.