Soviet summer flight helmet, such as the ShL-82 or earlier models, were designed for comfort in warm weather without compromising functionality.

∙ Materials: Early models were often made of dark brown or black leather, while…

Belgian military side cap (a type of military headgear) produced by the Scecam Bernay company.

Meaning of the Terms

∙ Side cap (or 'floche cap'): This is a historical type of military headgear used by the Belgian army,…

Royal Netherlands Army combat cap in woodland camouflage pattern.

The main characteristics of the models from that period are:

∙ Camouflage: Made in woodland camouflage, the standard pattern in the 1990s.
∙ Summer version…

On the traditional Belgian quarter cap (the "schuitje"), the color of the piping often indicated the coat of arms or unit. White piping (also called piping) was historically worn by:

∙ The Infantry: In certain periods, white…

The blue side cap (also called a "bonnet" or field cap) with white piping is a historical headgear of the Belgian armed forces.

∙ Features: The cap has a distinctive shape with piping in a contrasting color, with white often…

In the post-World War II period (from 1945 onwards), Belgian uniforms underwent significant changes. While the beret became the most prominent headgear, the quarter cap (field cap) remained in use for specific units and ceremonial…

The Belgian black side cap with red piping, used after World War II, was primarily worn by the Grenadiers and certain ceremonial or historical regiments.

Use and Characteristics

∙ Grenadiers: This was the most prominent…

In the Belgian Army after the Second World War, the side cap (also called a "field cap") with a yellow trim was a specific identifying mark for certain branches of arms.

Below are details about the use of this cap in the…

The Belgian artillery side cap from the post-war period (such as the 1950s and 1960s) is recognizable by its red piping and a specific insignia.

The insignia of the Belgian Artillery consists of:

∙ Crossed cannon barrels: Two…

In the Belgian army, a side cap with a white piping is specifically associated with the Dragoons, a unit of the Cavalry.

Features of the Side Cap

∙ Arm Color: White is the traditional color for the Dragoons in the Belgian…

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) offers various baseball caps that match the combat uniform or serve as identification for veterans and personnel.

Original and Service-Related Caps

∙ These caps are often worn by…

"Begetex" is Belgian military surplus. Begetex was a major supplier to the Belgian Army (Armée Belge / Belgisch Leger).

∙ Model: These caps are often based on the M53 model, a soft cotton combat cap with a peak, also known as…

The summer version of the Marine Corps field cap from the 1990s is distinguished by the material used and its lighter construction compared to the standard version.

Features of the Summer Version:

∙ Material: Made of…

The Royal Netherlands Army used a specific winter field cap in the 1990s.

Features of the Royal Netherlands Army Winter Cap:

∙ Model: A so-called "ear-flap cap" or beanie style, designed to withstand extreme cold.
∙…

The Medical Troops beret from the 1980s is an iconic item for Cold War collectors.

Beret Features:

∙ Beret Color: The color was dark brown.
∙ Beret Badge: The Medical Troops badge depicts the Aesculapius (a staff with a…