Buzz Rickson Watch Cap Men's Wool Winter Knit Hat USAAF A-4 Mechanics Cap with Stencil BR02722 Olive

This watch cap is made in Japan and produced by Buzz Rickson ( Buzz Ricksons Buzz Rickson's ) from Toyo Enterprises. This knitted cap pays homage to the iconic US military A-4 knitted hat. This hat was issued initially to USAAF ground crews before becoming popular with air crews, airborne infantry and naval forces. The pattern construction of this cap is inspired from the WW2 US A4 Mechanics hat (United States Army Air Forces USAAF Cap, Mechanics, Winter, Type A-4), but this cap is outfitted with the original details of Buzz Rickson's brand in a contemporary approach. With the inspiration from classic US military WW2 A-4 air force ground crew chilling hat, this hat has been re-designed with painted stencil for a more casual look and fashion purpose. This cap is made of unlined 100% wool knit fabric. And this cap features a fold-up brim for double layering at the ears. Also this wool knit hat is decorated with the painted stencil. The painted stencil on this beanie hat is based on the Airmens Mosquito Club. The beauty of this piece is the balance of classic construction and modern updates from Buzz Rickson. Size : One size fits most for men, fitting up to head measurement 60 cm (23.6"). This knit beanie is new original creations by Buzz Rickson from Toyo Enterprises.

Gender : Men.

Size : One size fits most for men, fitting up to head measurement 60 cm (23.6").

Style : Mens Casual Fashion / Military style / A replica of the original vintage WW2 USAAF A-4 Mechanics Wool Watch Caps (A4 US Olive green mechanics wool hats). These are officially called "Cap, Mechanics, Winter, Type A-4".

Fabric : Made of 100% wool, heavyweight, single ply, unlined, thick worsted wool knit. Made from top quality worsted wool. The A-4 is a simple plain weave knit hat, made from an olive green, 100% wool yarn.

Construction : Featuring single layer construction with a thicker weave in the body and a more compact weave at the top peak. Plain weave with form fitted crown. The design is precisely matched to the original construction, with the unique 6 petal crown design to ensure a neat fit and appearance which hugs the contour of the head.

Pattern Type : The painted stencil.

Other details : Exact reproduction woven spec. label correctly sewn to the inside of the cap. It features a fold-up brim for double layering at the ears. The fold allows the user to pull the hat down lower to cover the ears and neck if necessary. Six darts crown. The peak is sewn closed in 6 sections. *This watch cap is printed directly on the knit, so please note that print is uneven. This isn't an error - this is how this cap should be. The cap has historic details such as the tag sewn on the back side of the fabric.


Made in Japan.
New Condition with Tags. New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item.
*Please understand that measurements may vary somewhat.

The A-4 knit cap was used by ground crew of the Army Air Force during WWII. Cold winter days on the airfield. The A-4 knitted hat was issued to the USAAF mechanics in WW2 and where often used by air crew and US Airborne soldiers. The original A-4 caps have a unique construction style with the top forming six sewn segments and produced from a more-dense, worsted-wool knit.

Model name : BR02722 Buzz Rickson by Toyo Enterprises Men's Casual Fashion Headgear with Classical and Fashionable Forms of Military Clothing / Mens USAAF Type A4 Mechanics Cap ( A-4 Mechanic's Cap ) / Winter Watch Cap for Men / TYPE A-4 KNITTED CAP with the Painted Stencil Airmens Mosquito Club / Worsted-Wool Knit Winter Hat Mens Knit Cap / Wool Knit Visorless Cap with a fold-up brim / A-4 MECHANIC CAP "Airmens Mosquito Club" STENCIL.

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