This is a wool knit cap by Buzz Rickson's, a brand that revives many famous pieces of military wear in the modern age.
This item is a reissued version of the A-4 mechanic's cap that was issued to the mechanic crew of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Although it is a military-based item, it is a basic style knit cap that has never gone out of style and can be incorporated into a variety of styles.
The worn stencil on the uneven knitted fabric gives it a tasteful atmosphere.
A small spec label based on vintage specifications is sewn onto the underside of the top of the head.
The material is a thick, heavyweight 100% wool knit.
The item was adopted to protect the mechanics who maintained the fighter planes from the severe cold weather that supported the pilots' activities, so it is characterized by its excellent heat-retaining properties.
The central part is knitted between the spaces between the legs, but the hem is knitted in a zigzag pattern between the legs, reproducing the specifications of the time.
The top of the head is stitched in the round for a three-dimensional sewing, and the fit is well finished.
・Made in Japan
・Size 53cm～
