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Canadian Cap Peaked Winter - MILITARY SURPLUS
The Canadian Cap Peaked Winter is a genuine pattern of post-Second World War Canadian military headwear, made from brown serge wool and designed for wear with the Canadian Army's winter uniform. It features the characteristic broad peak and a brown leather chin strap secured by blackened Canadian Army buttons bearing King's Crown insignia. This is used military surplus, so individual caps may vary in condition, markings and minor details according to age and previous service.
Features
History
Following the Second World War, the Canadian Army reviewed its uniform requirements and introduced new peaked caps in both summer and winter patterns. The winter version was made from heavier brown serge wool, while the summer version used a lighter fabric. The winter cap became part of the Army's post-war uniform system and was intended for wear in colder conditions.
The pattern has an important connection with the Korean War. When Canada formed the Canadian Army Special Force following the outbreak of war in 1950, considerable work was undertaken to adapt equipment and clothing for the Korean theatre. Canada's official history records peaked caps among the new items provided to troops preparing for service in Korea.
The winter peaked cap was not an entirely new concept in Canadian military dress. Peaked service and field caps had long formed part of military uniform traditions, providing a projecting brim for protection from the sun while also giving the uniform a distinctive appearance. Canadian military terminology continues to define a peaked cap as headwear with a projecting brim at the front.
The King's Crown buttons are another useful indication of the cap's historical period. Although Queen Elizabeth II succeeded King George VI in 1952, examples of Canadian military equipment continued to carry King's Crown insignia during the transition to the Queen's Crown. The cap pattern sold under this product code is identified by Mitchells as being manufactured in 1954, placing it firmly within this post-war transitional period.
The Canadian Army subsequently moved towards berets and other forms of field headwear, leaving the peaked winter cap as an identifiable piece of the Army's post-war uniform history. Examples of the pattern continued in use during the 1950s and beyond.
Specifications
Product Code: HTG036
Product Type: Canadian Cap Peaked Winter
Condition: Used
Material: Brown serge wool
Chin Strap: Brown leather
Buttons: Blackened Canadian Army buttons with King's Crown
Manufacture: 1954 pattern/production
The Canadian Cap Peaked Winter is an appealing piece of post-war Canadian militaria, particularly for collectors interested in the Korean War period and the evolution of Canadian Army uniforms. Its wool construction, leather chin strap and King's Crown details give it the distinctive appearance of Canadian service headwear from the early 1950s, while its used-surplus condition means each cap retains its own history and character.
Measured in cm - size marked in hat
Features
- Genuine Canadian military surplus
- Post-Second World War Canadian Army pattern
- Brown serge wool construction
- Broad peaked design
- Brown leather chin strap
- Blackened Canadian Army buttons
- King's Crown button insignia
- Historical association with Canadian service in Korea
- Suitable for military collectors, historical displays and surplus enthusiasts
History
Following the Second World War, the Canadian Army reviewed its uniform requirements and introduced new peaked caps in both summer and winter patterns. The winter version was made from heavier brown serge wool, while the summer version used a lighter fabric. The winter cap became part of the Army's post-war uniform system and was intended for wear in colder conditions.
The pattern has an important connection with the Korean War. When Canada formed the Canadian Army Special Force following the outbreak of war in 1950, considerable work was undertaken to adapt equipment and clothing for the Korean theatre. Canada's official history records peaked caps among the new items provided to troops preparing for service in Korea.
The winter peaked cap was not an entirely new concept in Canadian military dress. Peaked service and field caps had long formed part of military uniform traditions, providing a projecting brim for protection from the sun while also giving the uniform a distinctive appearance. Canadian military terminology continues to define a peaked cap as headwear with a projecting brim at the front.
The King's Crown buttons are another useful indication of the cap's historical period. Although Queen Elizabeth II succeeded King George VI in 1952, examples of Canadian military equipment continued to carry King's Crown insignia during the transition to the Queen's Crown. The cap pattern sold under this product code is identified by Mitchells as being manufactured in 1954, placing it firmly within this post-war transitional period.
The Canadian Army subsequently moved towards berets and other forms of field headwear, leaving the peaked winter cap as an identifiable piece of the Army's post-war uniform history. Examples of the pattern continued in use during the 1950s and beyond.
Specifications
Product Code: HTG036
Product Type: Canadian Cap Peaked Winter
Condition: Used
Material: Brown serge wool
Chin Strap: Brown leather
Buttons: Blackened Canadian Army buttons with King's Crown
Manufacture: 1954 pattern/production
The Canadian Cap Peaked Winter is an appealing piece of post-war Canadian militaria, particularly for collectors interested in the Korean War period and the evolution of Canadian Army uniforms. Its wool construction, leather chin strap and King's Crown details give it the distinctive appearance of Canadian service headwear from the early 1950s, while its used-surplus condition means each cap retains its own history and character.
Measured in cm - size marked in hat
- 55 - 7
- 56 - 7-1/8
- 57 - 7-1/4
- 59 - 7-1/2
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