{"product_id":"1940年代前半-59程度-アメリカ陸軍航空隊-usaaf-type-a-3-メカニックキャップ-状態良い","title":"Early 1940s, size 59, U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), Type A-3 Mechanic\u0026#x27;s Cap, in good condition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"156\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"153\"\u003ethe \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eiconic\u003c\/strong\u003e Type A-3 Mechanic Cap\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e, a classic work cap issued to ground crew soldiers\u0026mdash;including aircraft mechanics\u0026mdash;in\u003c\/strong\u003e the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF)\u003c\/strong\u003e during World War II. It is a size 7 1\/4, which is approximately 59. Caps in this wearable size are quite rare.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eAs one of the iconic caps of the 1940s U.S. military, its design\u0026mdash;which pursued practicality to the utmost\u0026mdash;had a significant influence on subsequent workwear and American casual fashion. Even today, it remains extremely popular among vintage caps and is a classic that many brands adopt as a design inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eIts most distinctive feature is \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\"\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e extra-long \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\"\u003ebrim\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it can be worn normally, the brim can also be flipped up, providing a practical design that allows for an instant adjustment to ensure forward visibility during aircraft maintenance or similar situations. It is a design brimming with functional beauty, created specifically as a work cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eThe fabric is made of highly durable HBT (herringbone twill). Designed with the aircraft maintenance environment in mind\u0026mdash;where exposure to oil and dirt is inevitable\u0026mdash;it was engineered to withstand repeated washing, making it a highly advanced specification for its time.While offering the performance expected of a practical item, the beautiful herringbone weave allows you to fully appreciate the unique charm of vintage fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThe Type A-3 was adopted not only by the Air Force but also by other branches of the military under different names, a testament to its high level of craftsmanship. However, the USAAF version is truly special and remains an indispensable part of any discussion of World War II-era Air Force equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThis particular cap was \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"710\"\u003emanufactured\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"710\"\u003ethe early 1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a rare find, with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"741\"\u003esize tag, manufacturer\u0026rsquo;s tag, and USAAF stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e all preserved in excellent condition. Furthermore, at \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"774\"\u003esize 7 1\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;a \u0026ldquo;golden size\u0026rdquo; that fits Japanese people well\u0026mdash;it offers the significant appeal of being not just a collector\u0026rsquo;s item but something you can actually enjoy wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eIt remains in excellent condition, appearing to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"839\"\u003evirtually unused\u003c\/strong\u003e, and opportunities to find a Type A-3 in such good condition are becoming increasingly rare with each passing year. As a cap that epitomizes authentic World War II-era equipment, this is a masterpiece we can confidently recommend for both collecting and everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-3 Mechanic\u0026rsquo;s Cap \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\" \/\u003e: United States\u003cbr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\" \/\u003e1940s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashley Hats, Inc.\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7 1\/4\u003cbr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e: HBT (Herringbone Twill)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eIn very good condition; appears to be virtually unused. The size tag, manufacturer\u0026rsquo;s tag, and USAAF stamp are all clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003ePlease note that since this is a used item, returns are not accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eSize (Flat Measurements)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eHead circumference: approx. 59 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48370632392945,"sku":"WWII-4050-179","price":3520.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_7882_09ee35e0-b86e-445a-b55e-e30616aabe2c.jpg?v=1783049804","url":"https:\/\/chinamilitaria1911.com\/en\/products\/early-1940s-circa-1959-u-s-army-air-forces-usaaf-type-a-3-mechanic-x27-s-cap-good-condition","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}