Buzz Rickson's A-3 Mechanics Cap - Olive

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Field Notes

The A-3 cap was originally designed for aircraft mechanics of the USAAF during the Second World War, but it soon spread to a much further fan base thanks to its simple design and comfortable fit! The cap is cut from an icon olive green HBT cotton and features a classic six panel dome construction with a closed back for the perfect comfort fit. The rounded bill it cut slightly longer to protect from the sun, and this supple cap can be easily folded away into a pocket. How convenient is that?!

This cap comes complete with the USAAF stencil in black on the rear, for added heritage authenticity. We love this cap as it offers a welcome alternative to more common baseball styles, and the quality of the manufacturing is truly military level durable. Available in sizes 7 1/4 (Med), and 7 1/2 (Large).

40’s ASAAF cap
HBT cotton
Six panel closed back construction
Long rounded bill
USAAF stencil
Product code: BR02536
Made in Japan

Fit & Sizing

Fitting

True To Size

This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.

Buzz Rickson's

Authentic militaria

As perhaps one of the most well known heritage brands currently on the market, Buzz Rickson’s has become an authority on military reproduction. Based in Japan, the brand painstakingly reproduces rare mid-century garments to an impeccably detailed degree, often relying on slow and antiquated fabrication techniques to ensure a high quality and realistic finish.