What is an overseas cap?

The overseas cap is the style of the head that has been used and popularized by hats worn by military soldiers, especially American soldiers, in the First World War and World War II. The overseas cap was often referred to as the crew, wedge cap or crew cap, to ensure the head suitable for military use and is also easily transmitted and stored. The overseas cap is a cap without problems and without Prosor, which is shaped similarly to the cover upside down. The open part of the hat sits on the wearer's head. When it is not used, the hat is able to lie flat. During the First World War era, American soldiers were originally released by the head of the head known as the hat of the campaign. The hats of the campaign were generally made of wool or some type offur felt and consisted of a high crown and a wide edge. The hats of the campaign of this era are in style like hats commonly associated with the Royal Canadian mounted police, instructors of military drills and park guard.

The arrival of weapons and techniques of modern era in the First World War required the use of metal helmet soldiers for increased protection. Soldiers would often wear their hats campaign for situations that are not combat, and, if necessary, put on helmets. Soon it turned out that an alternative to the campaign hat was needed, because the large size of the campaign hat meant that it was not easy to store and captured valuable space to wear a steel helmet.

The overseas cap worn by American soldiers in the First World War was an adaptation of a fabric hat worn by French soldiers. The flat shape of the cap allowed to be easily stored if necessary, valuable agreement during combat operations. While the specific term "overseas cap" was originally used to indicate on the head worn by members of American service, the real style of the hat is still used worldwide. In addition to the United States and France whose design inspired the American overseas capI, published nations such as Germany, Great Britain, Canada and Russia, released their own variant of the ceiling for the use of their military staff. The overseas cap was also used in applications other than military uniforms, and it is not unusual to see the police, airlines staff and search programs around the world on their own versions of the hat.