1984 CAF Air Command Logistics Field Service Cap w/Badge

Name/Title

1984 CAF Air Command Logistics Field Service Cap w/Badge

Entry/Object ID

2024.36.1

Description

1984 Canadian Air Force Air Command Logistics field service wedge cap w/badge made of blue-grey twill wool-polyester blend. The cap is curved and rectangular with a thin "wedge" crown, body, and front flat peak. The side curtains are sewn to the body. On the front are two brass CAF buttons (1.4 cm diameter) with the Queen's crown insignia. The badge is a CAF command logistics badge (6 cm length x 5 cm wide) sewn onto the left side of the cap. The sweatband is made of a thin strip (2.1 cm wide) of tan animal suede. The inner lining is a dark brown twill, likely made of polyester or rayon.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sheldon M. Kasman Limited

Date made

1985

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Accession Number

Location

Sewn to the back lining near sweat band

Type

clothing tag

Location

Inner lining

Transcription

"SHELDON M. KASMAN LIMITED CAP. WEDGE STYLE AIR DEC. 85, 8405-21-899-0788 SIZE 7/8 65% WOOL 35% POLY [symbols denoting 'do not wash' 'no chlorine' 'dry-clean']"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Cap

Height

12.5 cm

Length

29.5 cm

Circumference

55 cm