Lots of character to this cap. I'm guessing by the headform
that it's a rather small size.........?
Regards,
Steve.
Nice to see a real crusher ( designed by the maker to be that way rather than just crushed by the headset )
A good indicator is the visor - usually only 2 ply and easily bent with thumb & forefinger. Ones that "look crushed" but have a rigid visor are IMO not true crushers .......
Cheers, Dan
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
Nice! Love these crusher caps. Always wanted one but never have come across them!
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Actually, you can find quite a few of these caps on Ebay; they are quite common. True crushers are somewhat scarce, however. I believe most are actually made of this twill material, rather than the fur felt. which doesn't "crush" as easily.
I was lucky to pick one up last year , for not much money.
BobS
The caps shown are nice regulation Army Officers caps but they are not true crusher caps.
Crusher caps have a 1 ply soft leather bill made from latigo cow leather and are usually marked as Airflow or Flighter on the interior crown or sweat band. The caps shown have a stiff 2 ply Oak tan leather bill and have had the crown wire stiffener removed from them.
Yes, it is a pretty small size. Thanks, everyone, Rob.
This is my Lewis 'Flyweighter' ..... a real lightweight crusher.
Dan
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
Nice...it's Colonel Hogan's hat!
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Similar Threads
Bookmarks