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$105.00The Story
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Shearling Leather Billed Cap. These were designed for cold weather as well as sun protection for the eyes. Period photographs show these being used by Bomber Air Crew and Gunners, as well as members of the ground crew. It used to be very common for Air and Ground crew alike to paint their name underneath the bill, and then turn it upward so that others would easily know who they were. This example does not have the AAF decal.
The cap is in good condition, with great shearling wool still intact on the inside of the cap, and the correct folded up neck flap, which could be folded down but was not often done. The exterior has some wear to the leather finish, and also a few cracks. The pressed paper brim is in good shape as well, and is inscribed on the bottom with the initials J.P.W.. This example is marked Size 7 and has a maker’s label reading:
TYPE B-2
SPEC. NO. 94-3096-A
ORDER NO. 43-77 AF
WERBER SPORTSWEAR CO.
NEWBURGH, N.Y.
PROPERTY
AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY
7
A very nice example of an iconic USAAF cap, ready to display!
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the U.S. WWII Army Air Forces B-2 Shearling Leather Billed Cap. These were designed for cold weather as well as sun protection for the eyes. Period photographs show these being used by Bomber Air Crew and Gunners, as well as members of the ground crew. It used to be very common for Air and Ground crew alike to paint their name underneath the bill, and then turn it upward so that others would easily know who they were. This example does not have the AAF decal.
The cap is in good condition, with great shearling wool still intact on the inside of the cap, and the correct folded up neck flap, which could be folded down but was not often done. The exterior has some wear to the leather finish, and also a few cracks. The pressed paper brim is in good shape as well, and is inscribed on the bottom with the initials J.P.W.. This example is marked Size 7 and has a maker’s label reading:
TYPE B-2
SPEC. NO. 94-3096-A
ORDER NO. 43-77 AF
WERBER SPORTSWEAR CO.
NEWBURGH, N.Y.
PROPERTY
AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY
7
A very nice example of an iconic USAAF cap, ready to display!
