Kman1752 Posted February 1, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2014 I don't know that much about caps/hats, so looking for someone to shed some light on this. Is this a crusher cap? Is it WWII era? How do you tell? Also, how come I see some on ebay selling for $25 and some selling for $250 and they look the same (to me anyway)? Also, why is the chin strap on the rear of the cap instead of the front? Inside of chinstrap is marked "Genuine Shelltex by Gemsco". Inside of cap marked De Luxe by Feldman. Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 1, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 1, 2014 Not a true crusher.Standard cap with the stiffener removed.Looks to be more of officers style with the woven cap braid.Also the enlisted cap roudel looks mre like a later version.Looks to thick to me.Could be the angle of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 1, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2014 Here is one I had.The top is worted/gabradine.Not fur felt.Plus the thin foldable leather visor.I should add not uncommon to see an enlisted crusher in this style and privately purchased officers quality and style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mndoss Posted February 1, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2014 Many members of the Air Corps also modified their caps to look like crushers as well, even if they saw no real flight service. My Grandfather was in the Air Corps at the end of the war as a ground photographer and I have pictures of him in the States prior to deploying overseas and he's wearing an enlisted crusher-style cap. When the style catches on everyone wants to do it! So just because someone selling a cap says it's a crusher doesn't always mean it's a "true" crusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted February 1, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2014 The first cap appears to be a Korean War period private purchase EM cap. Assuming the badge is original to it, EM caps didn't have the mohair band until after WW2. And the glossy visor is more of a post war characteristic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted February 1, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2014 I agree with Kurt, a Korean-era enlisted cap, $25 is about right. here's a thread on these post-WW2 caps: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/120023-korean-war-era-em-cap-being-sold-as-a-crusher/?hl=crusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 1, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2014 Has a partial rear strap.Don't often see those in Korea era use....more common to WW2/occupation period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted February 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 2, 2014 At first glance, I thought that was the front strap on backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted November 10, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 10, 2018 And the glossy visor is more of a post war characteristic. No simple rules. Here is USAAFer MSgt Folmer who wears a cap with very dark shade visor made of lacquered leather. The photos taken in February 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted November 20, 2018 Share #10 Posted November 20, 2018 I don't know that much about caps/hats, so looking for someone to shed some light on this. Here you have WWII era pic of such a cap. The pic was taken on June 21st, 1944. The USAAFer who can be seen is Cpl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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