us enlisted cap

**brasso37** · 03-17-2011, 08:30 AM

I got this in a second hand clothing shop.

Not my thing, but my research tells me its a US enlisted mens cap - am I right??

Is there any signifigance with the blue around the badge??

The hat is dated 1947.

Many thanks

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-17-2011, 08:37 AM

Correct, US Enlisted mans summer weight cap. I have not seen the blue backing before around a cap badge. But I have seen the same around collar dogs, blue being for the Infantry.

Cheers, Ade.

**SteveR** · 03-18-2011, 02:30 AM

by brasso37

I got this in a second hand clothing shop.

Not my thing, but my research tells me its a US enlisted mens cap - am I right??

Is there any signifigance with the blue around the badge??

The hat is dated 1947.

Many thanks

It is an officers model cap with a 1950's infantry cap device.
SteveR

**Walkwolf** · 03-18-2011, 05:58 AM

I think the insignia is even later - Vietnam era.

A nice cap, and in great shape. You should have
no trouble finding a WWII badge for it.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-18-2011, 08:35 AM

Hi Steve, you are correct it is indeed an OFFICERS cap, I failed to look at the cap band, which being ribbed is officers quality. I agree with Walkwolf Steve, take the badge off and replace it with another correct one.

Cheers, Ade.