Just bought 2 original WWII Naval aviator ball hats

[bazelot]

I am looking forward to getting them. When I get them I will check if there is any stamps or label inside. It came out of a WWII navy pilot estate sale.

 

[Anonymous]

NICE CAPS IN GOOD CONDITION.

 

[bazelot]

NICE CAPS IN GOOD CONDITION.

Yup they look like they are in great condition. I will post pics when I get them. Any input on those caps?

 

[deand]

Very nice! Wondering what the spec is on them.







dean

 

[dmar836]

I like! The more I see pics of the period, I wonder if there weren't more variants out there than just the "catalog" items - for both the navy and AAF. I think if we saw these in use we would assume they were the infamous squadron ball caps.
I'm also interested in the Navy B-1's. I have seen one on the USMilitariaforum in OD with a navy tag but never in khaki. I might make one in khaki I'll call "The Halsey" as his always looked khaki to me.
If you ever want to loan one for a pattern, let me know

Dave

 

[bazelot]

I got the caps today. They are in great shape. THere is on loop on each side of the inside seam in the rear of the jacket, do any of you guys know what they were for?
Dave, I don't think that would be a problem.

 

[Monsoon]

I got the caps today. They are in great shape. THere is on loop on each side of the inside seam in the rear of the jacket, do any of you guys know what they were for?

Used to thread a dummy-cord through? Not too sure what that loop would be for. :?: