U.S. WWII Officer Visor Crusher Cap in Winter Issue Green

Description: Condition: New New Made Item: This is the highest quality U.S. WWII crusher cap on the market today. This is the classic "bomber pilot" headgear, worn by USAAF pilots in Europe and the Pacific! Actually, this was the standard Army officer's dress cap, worn by pilots and non-pilots alike, but Army Air Force pilots gave this cap their own unique twist. Normally, this cap had stiffeners - a support piece behind the cap device and a wire around the inside top perimeter to maintain the cap's round shape. These kept the cap in its proper, regulation military shape and angle. However, since bomber pilots wore headsets over their caps during flights, they would remove the wire stiffener to make headset wear more comfortable, causing the sides of the caps to become crushed. Eventually, the caps retained their floppy "crushed" look, giving the pilot who wore it the look of a seasoned veteran. The crush cap identified its wearer as an experienced pro, and was as much a part of his identity as his leather flight jacket. The crush cap look quickly became popular with ground army officers and general officers. The Crush Caps recreate that "50 Mission" look without having to fly 50 missions. The OD green caps were worn with the winter uniform and are most often associated with the European theater. Cap features cotton twill construction, all leather visor, sweatband, chinstrap, gold plate eagle buttons, and "gold plate" metal eagle badge. Available in all sizes between 55cm - 64cm Note: i. To get required "size" for the cap/visor, Please either message us the required size for the cap after the purchase or provide size in the "Note to seller" section while sending the payment of your order.You can refer to the size chart/guide in the picture section of this listing. ii. Please make sure that eBay has your updated address on the file and Contact iii. Please provide your contact number along with the size of the cap/hat. your contact number will be added to address on the packet. This will help delivery company to contact you, if they need any information. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information. Wholesale Orders are welcome.

Price: 49 USD

Location: Chesham

End Time: 2024-12-05T17:01:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29 USD