early 1940s circa 1959 u s army air forces usaaf type a 3 mechanic x27 s cap good condition shoptok and this particular piece is

and this particular piece is the 3rd Model featuring epaulets and a stand-up collar with an integrated hood

The fabric is in almost new condition with little fading or discoloration

Size (flat): Waist 45cm Hip 60cm Inseam 39cm Inseam 69cm

and modern military design

it can be judged to be a 3rd model from around 1967

early 1940s circa 1959 u s army air forces usaaf type a 3 mechanic x27 s cap good condition shoptok and this particular piece isThis is the iconic Type A 3 Mechanic Cap, a classic work cap issued to ground crew soldiersincluding aircraft mechanicsin the U. S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. It is a size 7 1 4, which is approximately 59. Caps in this wearable size are quite rare. As one of the iconic caps of the 1940s U. S. military, its designwhich pursued practicality to the utmosthad a significant influence on subsequent workwear and American casual fashion.