early 1940s circa 1959 u s army air forces usaaf type a 3 mechanic x27 s cap good condition shoptok The size is estimated to

The size is estimated to be medium

The fabric is in almost new condition with little fading or discoloration

although some of the materials used were different

there is a sense of use and leather rubbing

early 1940s circa 1959 u s army air forces usaaf type a 3 mechanic x27 s cap good condition shoptok The size is estimated toThis is the iconic Type A 3 Mechanic Cap, a classic work cap issued to ground crew soldiersincluding aircraft mechanicsin the U. S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. It is a size 7 1 4, which is approximately 59. Caps in this wearable size are quite rare. As one of the iconic caps of the 1940s U. S. military, its designwhich pursued practicality to the utmosthad a significant influence on subsequent workwear and American casual fashion.