29navy Posted December 6, 2012 Share #1 Posted December 6, 2012 Looking to put together a WWI Naval Officer impression. The cap is slowing us down a bit. Has anyone had any experience or opinion on using the modern-day bell crown caps (Fire Dept, Band, etc) that are available. They look pretty close to me but not sure so looking for a second opinion. Or is there a repro one out there that I haven't found yet? Thnaks. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted December 6, 2012 Share #2 Posted December 6, 2012 I'd just be patient and wait for a real one. I'd be surprised if you could ever get your money back out of a repro or band hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29navy Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted December 6, 2012 Not worried about getting any money out of it. Plus a I'd probably not find a real one to fit my big head (7-1/2), plus it would look like it is 100 years old and too fragile to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPTMac Posted June 17, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2013 I have been able to use a modern Fireman's bell crown cap made by Blayly http://www.baylyinc.com/new/police/fire.html that is pretty good. The one thing that isn't accurate is the construction of the avtual cap cover. The repro has a stiff wire around the top with a welt. This is prohibited in period naval uniform regs. I get around this by making my own cap covers and simply putting them over to hide the welt. I also have original caps from WW I that look and fit me perfectly. I am fortunate to be bald and have a small head, so finding a size 6 7/8 or 7 cap is a cinch. Capt Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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