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GARRISON CAP (Overseas Cap) -
In 1939, a new field
cap (in the World War One 'Overseas Cap' shape) was adopted for
barracks and field use. It proved inappropriate for field wear and
was then standardized on 19 February 1941 as the 'Cap, Garrison', to
replace the peaked service cap. The Garrison cap for enlisted men
was piped in the arm or service colors around the curtain and
adorned with the unit's distinctive insignia on the left front. The
cap was made in Olive Drab serge for the winter uniform, and in tan
cotton for summer/tropical wear. Its cut was slightly altered in
1942.
1.
CAP, GARRISON,
OFFICER'S -
In December 1940, three new garrison cap ornamentation were
authorized for officers: gold braid for general officers, gold and
black for other officers, and silver and black for Warrant Officers.
The left side of the cap bore the unit distinctive insignia until
August 1942, when it was replaced by the rank insignia.
2.
CAP, GARRISON, KHAKI
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Overseas cap in tan cotton, worn with the cotton shirt and trousers.
3.
Cap in olive drab wool serge, piped in artillery red. Pattern
standardized on 19 February 1941.
4.
Cap made according to
the 2 June 1942 pattern, piped in light-blue for the infantry.
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Piping for the
Garrison Caps (L to R) enlisted Army
Air Corps - All Officers - All Warrant Officers |
