This "old style" of cap, worn with the Daily Dress (DT), was characterized by subtle differences in quality and emblems compared to the enlisted version.
The most significant visual difference lay in the emblem. Non-commissioned…

Sapeurs-Pompiers

The kepi of the French Sapeurs-Pompiers is worn with the uniform and for ceremonies.

∙ Colors: Solid dark blue.

(Almost black)

∙ Insignia: A red or silver flaming grenade on the front.

Piping &…

The USMC Field Hat had a parallel history to the Army version and can be seen in photos of Marines in Nicaragua, Haiti, and China before World War II. As with the Army, official issue of the Campaign Hat was discontinued early in…

US Drill Instructors Hat

This is one of the most iconic pieces of American Militaria.

The M1911 Campaign Hat is made of OD wool felt with a wide brim and "Montana peak" crown. It has ventilation holes in the crown with grommets,…

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Woolen side cap is a historical military headgear worn by members of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Although the modern air force now uses the gray-blue beret, the woolen side cap remains…

The Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) slouch hat is a version of the iconic Australian Army headwear, distinguished by specific insignia and colors that signify the wearer’s corps affiliation.

Key Components

∙ Rising Sun…

Features of the Engineer Beret (1980s):

∙ Beret Color: The beret was dark brown.
∙ Beret Emblem: The Engineer Regiment emblem was made of yellow metal (brass) with a sapper's helmet.
∙ Backing (Soutache): The emblem was…

The GLT/CT Officer's Cap is worn by officers and non-commissioned officers with both formal and ceremonial dress.

GLT (Occasion Dress): Consists of the daily dress (DT) with a white blouse and black tie. The cap is an essential…

In the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Administration Branch beret, bearing the "Queen's Crown," refers to the period before the branch was merged into the Logistics Branch in 2001.

Key Features:

∙ Beret Color: Members of the…

The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) beret has a rich history, characterized by the iconic emblem of the Roman god Mercury.

Key Features:

∙ Beret Color: Today, members of the Communications and Electronics Branch wear…

In the GDR, dark blue barques (side caps) were primarily worn by the crews of the Grenzbrigade Küste (Coastal Border Brigade) and the Volksmarine (Navy). Although the regular border troops wore olive green uniforms at the…

The flat cap of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) is an important part of the Daily Dress (DT) and the Ceremonial Dress. The design and decorations vary greatly by rank to reflect the hierarchy within the…

The Belgian Military Police (MP) wore a flat cap similar in style to the British Service Dress Cap of the Royal Military Police (RMP) during World War II. Its main feature was the addition of a striking red trim.

Size: 55

The Cap, Hot Weather (1st Pattern), commonly known as the OG-106 Ball Cap, is the original "first issue" version of the U.S. military baseball-style field hat. It entered production in 1962 and was widely issued throughout the…

The British naval sailors' "pork pie" hat is the common nickname for the official Royal Navy Ratings Cap (also known as the Class II hat or "sea scout" hat), a soft, visorless cap that is part of the standard uniform. It features…