Hats and Beanies

[Peter]

None of my beanies have labels on them, but I kinda like them and would wear it on the side, ever so slightly to the front.

[davito]

@Max Power  i like it kinda authentic

"What is the policy for wearing the Knit Cap (Watch Cap)?

When authorized by appropriate authority, it will be worn during cold weather conditions that may result in personal injury if not worn.  Rank/rate insignia is not authorized to be worn on the watch cap.

U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, Chapter One, Section 5, Article 1501.1b and Chapter Three, Section 5, Article 3501.11:

Correct Wear.  The watch cap will be worn with a single fold approximately 3 1/2 inches - 4 inches diagonally from the base of the back of the head, across the ears and on the forehead with the bottom of the fold one fourth of an inch above the eyebrows.  the watch cap will be worn snugly on the head.  Rank/rate insignia is not authorized to be worn on the watch cap.  When authorized by appropriate authority, it will be worn during cold weather conditions that may result in personal injury if not worn. "

Re labelling

http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/uniform_mark.htm

[ruben]

I put the label off centre at the back, so the seam is central and the label inside the hat sits towards the back also.

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[davito]

@seawolf could you please give us some insight about the label on the watchcap, thanks

[Max Power]

Thanks guys, please continue

[seawolf]

@davito:

@seawolf could you please give us some insight about the label on the watchcap, thanks

I can try What would you like to know about the label?

[davito]

@seawolf thanks i would like to know if there are any rules in which direction the label "looks" when the cap is worn. I thought its worn on the right side from wearers point of view somewhere between eye an ear?

[seawolf]

@davito from the US Navy uniform regulations "Ownership Markings
Surname, first and middle initial (if applicable), on a label on the inside."

The label on my watch cap is on the inside of the cap, so it's never been an issue. It's possible that the watch caps used to have labels on the outside, but in today's Navy, it's on the inside.

[davito]

Thank you seawolf appreciate, probably that the USN wore it outside back in ww2 aera like that and then updated how to wear. Thanks for your insight

[seawolf]

No problem at all. Happy to help!

[davito]

Nice fit of the watch cap and look at that deck jacket 

Pic taken from
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/01/22/men-winter-hat-guide/

And this

Info here http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_combat_ww2_caps_wool_knit.php

[Max Power]

Love my new Buzz watch cap…hate my pale skin. I definitely need a vacation.

[davito]

nice cap, enjoy it

[ChuckDenim]

Here is my fit. Got mine from Burg&Schild.

[Cole]

Crosspost from waywt. BR Watchcap with a Peacoat (not BR). Like they where made for each other.

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[Cole]

Yestday it was very cold and very windy, still the BR cap kept me warm (what can't be said about the lousy excuse for a beard. I ended up with my scarf covering my face while pulling the sledge  ).

[img width=640 height=510]http://www.grifter.de/ironheart/BRA4-3.jpg

[Black Orchid]

Just a bit earlier in design on the time line as my American Truck on "our cars dream or actual" thread, yes loving things 40s and 50s. Looking cool

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[Black Orchid]

And yes inspired by very brave men. Respect

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[jdl1279]

Anyone who's seen my pics should get that I'm a fan of the Kromer blizzard caps. Unfortunately the newer ones have screwed up the design to the point of functionality going out the door. This leaves me to either deal with the newer design (have 2 I don't care much for) or hunt down originals.

That is until I found this, a Heller's Cafe by Warehouse repro of the OG design. Pretty stoked to find something so close to the original, even if it isn't wool. Still a little hesitant though not having experience with brand or sizing.

Hoping amongst the Warehouse junkies here, someone has experience with Heller's and can give me a synopsis on quality and sizing of headwear. Any ideas on where else to cop would be appreciated as well, since what I've found is limited

https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/2319/hellers-cafe-blizzard-cap

http://www.ware-house.co.jp/?pid=65716667

[Anesthetist]

I don't know about the quality or fit, but it sure does look nice. No luck with the Filson caps?