AAF Cap-Fying Summer Type B-1 and Cap Mechanics Type A-3

[AmericanKraut]

I have had my A-3 for a little bit, but I just found the B-1 today at the first flea market of the year. Both are in excellent shape and I have never seen one in person that was boxed! Next is the B-2 flying cap, if anyone knows where I can find one for sale in the same condition I would be grateful!

[rra227]

Nice hat. Rich A. in Pa.

[SHINDENKAI]

Hi Ben,

I' m sorry to tell you that the B-1 is a reproduction example.

I have the same exact piece, with same specs, stamps. (I don' t have the box)

　

Here is my original example for reference.





Your A-3 looks original by the way.

There are so many AAF reproduction in the market, so be careful.

Regards,
Taka

[SHINDENKAI]

Further info:

A Japanese company Mash.CO made this and other reproductions.

B-1 Cap

MASH JAPAN Online Store -We sell repair parts for your flight jacket-

Regards,
Taka

[gel65]

I would have to concur I have seen items made by companies like this sort of like Eastman that has made 40s era military equipment in the 80s and 90s

[AmericanKraut]

Well thats depressing lol
Guess I can use it for reenacting then!

[Walkwolf]

Still a neat cap. Some of these repro items sell for
quite a lot, considering. I know the 'Eastman'
stuff - referenced above - was top end
and rather expensive.........