Lawrance Ordnance
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United States 'Jeep Cap'
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The 'jeep cap' was first issued by the United States Army in February 1942. Intended to be worn underneath the heavy combat helmets to offer soldiers both extra padding, and warmth, the jeep cap was originally knitted close to the head, with a six-stitch "starfish pattern" on top (supposedly to support the webbing suspension inside the helmets), with a cuff coming out like a V from the top center of the brim, and around the rest of the cap, which soldiers could pull down over their ears for even more warmth.
- $19.50
In Stock
The jeep cap continues to be manufactured by the U.S. Army however, many significant changes have been made to the cap since the original issue. The cap is now knitted very loose and deep so it can be pulled down even lower over a soldier's head and ears for more warmth, and instead of the old six-stitch "starfish pattern" on top, it now features a simple, more modern four-stitch topping.
These 'jeep caps' are made by a current US government contractor and are 100% wool. They are available in black or green.
