This US WW2 Infantry Garrison Cap in OD wool is a well-made reproduction of the classic American Overseas Cap, as worn by US Army Infantry personnel during the Second World War. It is finished in Olive Drab wool and trimmed with the distinctive light blue branch piping of the Infantry. According to the manufacturer’s description, this branch colour was also correct for Parachute Infantry impressions. This version is produced by Kay Canvas, with strong attention to the correct colour, cloth feel and overall shape.
The garrison cap immediately adds that unmistakable WW2 American look: neat, practical and highly recognizable. It works especially well with a Class A dress uniform, 4-pocket service coat, Ike jacket, or with wool shirt and trousers for a polished camp or off-duty impression. It is one of those understated pieces that quietly completes the entire uniform.
Specifications
- Material: wool
- Colour: Olive Drab / brown OD
- Finish: light blue Infantry piping
- Brand: Kay Canvas
- Suitable for: US Army Infantry and Parachute Infantry impressions
- Sizes: 53/54 cm, 55/56 cm, 57/58 cm, 59/60 cm, 61/62 cm
Subtle advice block
For a historically convincing impression, this type of cap is often paired with a Distinctive Insignia badge on the left front side and worn with a neat service uniform combination. For Infantry and Parachute Infantry portrayals, it helps create the proper non-frontline appearance associated with camp, travel and dress wear.
Historical Context
The American Garrison Cap, also known as the Overseas Cap, was introduced around 1939 as a more practical replacement for the peaked service cap. In the European theatre it became one of the most commonly seen forms of headwear with the dress uniform. It was typically worn around camp, while travelling, during training, and in off-duty settings, rather than in the front line. The coloured piping around the edge identified the wearer’s Branch of Service, making the cap both functional and instantly recognizable.
