These are the staff officer Winter Class A "Pinks and Greens" garrison cap that was of a private purchase (Airborne/PX) variation. Their popular nickname in the 1940s was "Overseas Cap", among other colorful descriptions. These were commonly worn by paratroops and other specialty soldiers during early WWII but then opened up to many US Army soldiers during the later months. They were distinctive from the standard army issue style garrison cap of the 1940s as the top "gusset" being omitted and pronounced front and rear top corners. This ABN style made for a classy looking pointed front and back shape as the WWII era paratroopers wore them. Some historians call this the precursor to the more squared “Ft Knox” garrison Cap. For the classic WWII black and gold piped officer's version, we make these from wool/poly blend elastique fabric dyed in the dark shade No 51. They are fully lined with acetate and include a genuine leather sweatband and are very luxurious. (Officers’s insignia and Airborne Cap Patch are not included but are available on our US Army Patches page.) Select WWII officer's Black and Gold in the piping options hereon. Attention all historically minded current US Army service members: By popular request, we are now offering our excellent quality "Pinks and Greens" ABN style OS caps with current AGSU Heritage Green shade piping. These are a great throwback to the 1940's vintage styling of the WWII ABN style Pinks and Greens cap. Though, these can now be worn by all soldiers and not just airborne. The fabric used for caps with Heritage Green piping exclusively is 100% wool elastique in the AGSU Heritage Green shade. They are fully Dark Olive satin lined with genuine brown leather headband. Choose the Heritage Green piping option hereon when ordering. Wearing note: For proper historic fit and shaping, top of the cap should be indented with your fingers so that the top hugs the head with the corners peaked. This cap will help make you look good whether your in full Class "A" AGSU Coat, the Eisenhower or Windbreaker Jackets. Click here to email us to stay tuned for other upcoming exciting AGSU Items. Also, send us an email with photos of you wearing our cap in your AGSU. Group orders for a slight discount are welcome! Please share on your military social media and with your fellow unit/service members! Appropriate for soldiers of any branch of the US Army wearing their AGSU! Select Size and Piping options hereon to get pricing. Sizes sold out will be restocking shortly. Please email us to get on the waiting list for more product. Also, please subscribe to our newsletter via the newsletter sign-up box at the bottom of our home page and we will also announce their arrival there.
