Description:
This vintage Khaki colored Garrison Cap was made during WWII between the years of 1941-1942. It is a size 7 1/8 and is marked Morose Cap Co. Cont. W-669-QM-16908. Spec. No. 80114A Type II Date Feb. 19, 1941. Made of cotton it does show staining and marking signs of its age. This cap is truly a collectable.
Some history of the Garrison Cap:
During World War I the French soldiers wore a cloth cap that was the inspiration for the U.S. Army "overseas cap" adopted during World War I, but not used inside the U.S. By the late 1930s the cap was altered for use by both officers and enlisted men, and piping was added to indicate the branch of service. Since it was now used in the U.S. as well as overseas, it became known as the Garrison Cap.
Garrison Caps were produced in dark OD wool as well as in khaki to go with the khaki cotton summer uniform. Officers garrison caps were worn with officer's insignia pinned near the front on the left side. The USMC had its own garrison cap, similar in style to the Army version but in USMC forset green color
In 1940, with the issuance of the Dark Elastique garrison cap, gold braid was authorized for general officers, gold/black for other officers, and silver/black for warrant officers. Other piping was changed during the war as the Army changed organization.
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