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      davito
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      @Max Power  i like it kinda authentic

      "What is the policy for wearing the Knit Cap (Watch Cap)?

      When authorized by appropriate authority, it will be worn during cold weather conditions that may result in personal injury if not worn.  Rank/rate insignia is not authorized to be worn on the watch cap.

      U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, Chapter One, Section 5, Article 1501.1b and Chapter Three, Section 5, Article 3501.11:

      Correct Wear.  The watch cap will be worn with a single fold approximately 3 1/2 inches - 4 inches diagonally from the base of the back of the head, across the ears and on the forehead with the bottom of the fold one fourth of an inch above the eyebrows.  the watch cap will be worn snugly on the head.  Rank/rate insignia is not authorized to be worn on the watch cap.  When authorized by appropriate authority, it will be worn during cold weather conditions that may result in personal injury if not worn. "

      Re labelling

      http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/uniform_mark.htm

      Cheers,
      David

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      • rubenR
        ruben
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        I put the label off centre at the back, so the seam is central and the label inside the hat sits towards the back also.

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          davito
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          @seawolf could you please give us some insight about the label on the watchcap, thanks

          Cheers,
          David

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          • Max PowerM
            Max Power
            Raw and Unwashed
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            Thanks guys, please continue 🙂

            @elclintor:

            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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            • seawolfS
              seawolf
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              @davito:

              @seawolf could you please give us some insight about the label on the watchcap, thanks

              I can try 🙂 What would you like to know about the label?

              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

              @zeebeeleather

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                davito
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                @seawolf thanks i would like to know if there are any rules in which direction the label "looks" when the cap is worn. I thought its worn on the right side from wearers point of view somewhere between eye an ear? 🙂

                Cheers,
                David

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                • seawolfS
                  seawolf
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                  @davito from the US Navy uniform regulations "Ownership Markings
                  Surname, first and middle initial (if applicable), on a label on the inside."

                  The label on my watch cap is on the inside of the cap, so it's never been an issue. It's possible that the watch caps used to have labels on the outside, but in today's Navy, it's on the inside.

                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                  @zeebeeleather

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                    davito
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                    Thank you seawolf appreciate, probably that the USN wore it outside back in ww2 aera like that and then updated how to wear. Thanks for your insight

                    Cheers,
                    David

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                    • seawolfS
                      seawolf
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                      No problem at all. Happy to help!

                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                      @zeebeeleather

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                        davito
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                        Nice fit of the watch cap and look at that deck jacket  😘

                        Pic taken from
                        http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/01/22/men-winter-hat-guide/

                        And this

                        Info here http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_combat_ww2_caps_wool_knit.php

                        Cheers,
                        David

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                        • Max PowerM
                          Max Power
                          Raw and Unwashed
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                          Love my new Buzz watch cap…hate my pale skin. I definitely need a vacation.

                          @elclintor:

                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            davito
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                            nice cap, enjoy it

                            Cheers,
                            David

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                            • ChuckDenimC
                              ChuckDenim
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                              Here is my fit. Got mine from Burg&Schild.

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                              • ColeC
                                Cole
                                啓蒙家
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                                Crosspost from waywt. BR Watchcap with a Peacoat (not BR). Like they where made for each other. 😉

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                                WTB:
                                IHJ-96-OLV Size L
                                IHE-13

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                                • ColeC
                                  Cole
                                  啓蒙家
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                                  Yestday it was very cold and very windy, still the BR cap kept me warm (what can't be said about the lousy excuse for a beard. I ended up with my scarf covering my face while pulling the sledge  😞 ).

                                  [img width=640 height=510]http://www.grifter.de/ironheart/BRA4-3.jpg

                                  WTB:
                                  IHJ-96-OLV Size L
                                  IHE-13

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                                  • Black OrchidB
                                    Black Orchid
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                                    Just a bit earlier in design on the time line as my American Truck on "our cars dream or actual" thread, yes loving things 40s and 50s. Looking cool

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                                    • Black OrchidB
                                      Black Orchid
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                                      And yes inspired by very brave men. Respect

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                                        jdl1279
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                                        Anyone who's seen my pics should get that I'm a fan of the Kromer blizzard caps. Unfortunately the newer ones have screwed up the design to the point of functionality going out the door. This leaves me to either deal with the newer design (have 2 I don't care much for) or hunt down originals.

                                        That is until I found this, a Heller's Cafe by Warehouse repro of the OG design. Pretty stoked to find something so close to the original, even if it isn't wool. Still a little hesitant though not having experience with brand or sizing.

                                        Hoping amongst the Warehouse junkies here, someone has experience with Heller's and can give me a synopsis on quality and sizing of headwear. Any ideas on where else to cop would be appreciated as well, since what I've found is limited

                                        https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/2319/hellers-cafe-blizzard-cap

                                        http://www.ware-house.co.jp/?pid=65716667

                                        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                        • AnesthetistA
                                          Anesthetist
                                          見習いボス
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                                          I don't know about the quality or fit, but it sure does look nice. No luck with the Filson caps?

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                            jdl1279
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                                            The Filson are a good style, but my opinion is the original Kromer is THE perfect winter cap. The way the ear band pulls down in combo with the brim style/width performs in a way that is unmatched. First, there's no change in fit deployed or not. Everything essentially seals around your head with no discomfort. It was also designed to stay put at high wind speeds without the need for a chin strap or adjustment . The brim and ear panel also block the low winter sun and wind without being restrictive or obtrusive. Throw on a pair of shades with it and it's damn near like wearing ski goggles in terms of protection.

                                            Couple this with ease of use, lack of need to adjust, and for me it's a must have winter piece. The McCoy winter caps look like they could win me over as a future alternative. However when something works this well I tend to stick with it if possible.

                                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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