usmc3439 Posted June 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2016 Anybody has any information on this maker? Ww2 era private purchase perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 5, 2016 Share #2 Posted June 5, 2016 They were in NY, not sure if this means NYC, and they made caps for the Navy too is all I can find. The title they choose for their firm is clearly based on the mid 19th Century into today patriotic song Columbia Gem of the Ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc3439 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks for the info!! I will post some pictures in the morning to aid in further id of the time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc3439 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted June 5, 2016 So, the cap has an unmarked eagle, that appears to be "laquered". It also has the faint remnants of what appears to be a name, address and unit inscribed inside of the sweat band. It is a shame I cannot read it! Anybody knows of a solution to that problem? I have heard black light helps read faint ink. Also, the eagle buttons on the side are fixed with two bent pins, instead of screw-ons like later models. Pictures! Sorry about the sandwich bag box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc3439 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted June 5, 2016 It has been a while since I posted any pictures on the forum and I completely forgot about image hosting links. I apologize. Here are the re-sized images for your viewing pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc3439 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted June 5, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted June 5, 2016 Share #7 Posted June 5, 2016 Nice early wool elastique visor cap. Being an officer's cap, it was private purchase, as were all officer's caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardheaded Posted June 5, 2016 Share #8 Posted June 5, 2016 It also has the faint remnants of what appears to be a name, address and unit inscribed inside of the sweat band. It is a shame I cannot read it! Anybody knows of a solution to that problem? I take pictures of the pencil/ink from different angles and then play with the contrast, brightness, sharpness, etc... in photo editing software. Works pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will m. Posted June 7, 2016 Share #9 Posted June 7, 2016 A true crusher has a single thickness bill (peak). Quality of the cap seems pretty good, however the attachment of the chinstrap with bent pins is a let-down. Most collectors relate these to WW2 but they were still in demand in to the early 50s. Just observations not being critical. Regards, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L11-VELASCO Posted August 8, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2020 Please What kind of US NAVY visor made by Columbia the gem of caps have here, any US NAVY aviator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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