Description

Here is one of the most common caps of the day, popular for decades before the war and after. We are happy to now offer our popular cap made in equally period correct cotton for those who wish to have a lighter/cooler option. Many, many wartime photos show men and boys of all ages, demographics, occupations, ethnicity, and geographic regions employing this hat to cover their noggin. Photos are extant which include soldiers in camp on both sides, teamsters, newspaper men, sutlers, artists, etc., wearing it as well. Made in 100% black cotton drill with a curved cloth covered visor, cloth covered buttons, and matching decorative front visor strap. Sweat band is also made of plain black cotton. The interior is lined in woven checked cotton and is labeled for a documented wartime dealer out of Saint Louis. The color and pattern of the lining will vary based on what we have in stock. A simple hat with the common headband and visor pattern and a smaller pancake body, low crown without stiffener or form. I have worn one for years around the farm and shop and occasionally in camp. This cap comes in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. For authenticity purposes we have made the label with the lower of the two numbered sizes indicated in the range, but have listed the range here for you to choose the right one. In practice these cloth banded hats have a good bit of give and will fit within the variable indicated. They will also successfully stretch at least a 1/8 in size above if needed. Please be sure of your proper head size when ordering. Limited run.