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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
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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
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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
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                          And yes inspired by very brave men. Respect

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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
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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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                                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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                                • Max PowerM
                                  Max Power
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                                  I'm looking for a nice Trucker cap - with a certain vintage Appeal. What japanese brands could I look into - found MWS, Flat Head and Samurai so far. Any other nice options?

                                  @elclintor:

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

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                                  • spitfiredealerS
                                    spitfiredealer
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                                    Tenderloin do some nice ones.

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                                      davito
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                                      Larry the man behind Hellers Cafe is one of THE OG vintage collectors with a bunch of others . together with warehouse team he creates some of the best repros out of his amazing collection, the stuff is pretty much identical to the originals. I own some repro pieces of them, not the hat though, and am always excited wearing this stuff. @jdl1279

                                      Cheers,
                                      David

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                                      • Max PowerM
                                        Max Power
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                                        Thanks, will have a look

                                        @elclintor:

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

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                                          Thanks for the input davito! Quality does seem worth it. The sizing has me a bit put off though, at least what I can find. Only measurement I can find puts a medium (smallest I can find) at .75 inches too big, which is huge in hat territory. I'd really like one of these though, so hoping to find better info that will nudge things back in the right direction

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

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                                            davito
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                                            M is the smallest they do it seems, same with RMC in their leather casquettes for example and other manufacturers like john lofgren starting at 57cm. M usually fits my smaller head good my measurements are approx 56.5cm with a tiny bit of extra. Japanese seem having a bit bigger heads than we in the wild west 🙂 @jdl1279

                                            But i suggest you send them an Email i am sure they explain everything to you

                                            Cheers,
                                            David

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