This is a wool watch cap by Buzz Rickson's, a brand that revives many famous pieces of military wear in the modern age.
As the name “Watch cap” suggests, the shape without a visor is used by the Navy so that it does not get in the way when they watch and monitor the enemy with binoculars, etc.
This product is a reproduction of a wool knit cap issued to the U.S. Navy from the 1930s to the 1950s.
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 uneven knitted fabric and frayed stenciling gives it a tasteful atmosphere.
A vintage-looking fabric name is attached to the foldover portion.
The name is not intended for design purposes, but to reproduce vintage specifications, so it is upside down when folded over.
The material is a thick, heavyweight 100% wool knit.
Since it was adopted as headgear for deck hands exposed to cold winds at sea, it is characterized by its excellent heat retention 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～
