USGI WWII Overseas Cap

WWII Army Overseas Cap

The overseas cap, also called the garrison cap, was the soft, brimless cap American soldiers wore with the service uniform when a helmet or peaked cap wasn't needed. It folds flat, so a soldier could tuck it under a shoulder strap or belt, or into a pocket, without crushing anything. This khaki example is genuine US Army issue from the WWII period, and it suits reenactors building an accurate impression, collectors, and anyone who wants the real cap rather than a modern costume piece.

Features

• Genuine US Army Issue — This is an originally issued government cap from the WWII era.
• Folding Garrison Design — The cap collapses flat along its center line so it stows in a pocket or under a belt when not worn.
• Brimless Profile — With no visor or stiffened peak, it sits close to the head and stays out of the way.
• Turned-Up Side Curtain — A folded band runs around the base of the cap, sewn so it holds its shape along both sides.
• Khaki Twill Fabric — The fabric has a diagonal twill weave, a tight construction that holds a crease and resists snagging.
• Stitched Crown Seam — A single seam closes the top of the cap and forms its ridged, boat-shaped crown.
• Period-Correct Khaki Color — The light tan shade matches the khaki worn with summer service dress.
• Reenactment And Display Ready — It completes a WWII US Army uniform for living history events, display mannequins, or a collection.

Issue and Specification

The overseas cap became standard US Army headwear during WWII, taking its name from the soldiers who wore it in Europe during the First World War. This one follows the issued pattern: a two-piece body with a side curtain folded up around it, no brim, and a crown that opens when worn and lies flat when folded. Because it was made to Army specification for actual service, the cut and stitching are what you would find on period photographs, which is why collectors and reenactors look for issued caps.