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U.S. Army Officer’s Crusher Cap (WWII) — “Airflow” Model (Lot: 1029)
$ 140 fee: 22.5%This cap is a classic example of the U.S. Army officer’s crusher cap from World War II. It was manufactured by the Society Brand Hat Co. (Airflow model). The distinctive feature of the “crusher” type is its soft top and the absence of a stiffener, which allowed it to be comfortably worn with aviation headsets and gave it the characteristic “crushed” look.
The cap is made of khaki cotton fabric with a brown leather visor and chinstrap. On the front is the large officer’s insignia — the Great Seal of the United States, made of gilt metal. Standard U.S. Army eagle buttons are set on the sides. Inside is a leather sweatband with perforation and the embossed marking “Airflow.” The original size tag “6 ¾” is still present.
Such caps are especially valued by collectors, as they were widely used by U.S. Army pilots and officers of various branches during World War II.
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Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 1028)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%A classic Imperial Japanese Navy officer’s visor cap from the World War II period, featuring a removable white cotton cover over the crown. The front insignia consists of a gilt anchor surrounded by a gold embroidered oak leaf wreath, topped with a silver cherry blossom – a traditional symbol of the Japanese armed forces. The sides are fitted with gilt buttons showing an anchor and cherry blossom motif. The visor is made of black leather and shows period wear and age patina. The interior retains its black silk lining, leather sweatband, and an original cloth name tag with Japanese characters.
This type of cap was standard issue for officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII and is today a sought-after collector’s piece, especially when complete with its original insignia and markings.
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Luftwaffe EM Flak Visor Cap (Lot: 397)
$ 1,710 fee: 22.5%This is a un-issued Flak visor cap. Condition is outstanding with a perfect shape to the body of the cap and bright red piping. The cap is a size 56, has full sweat diamond with maker mark and even retains original paper from manufacturer. No mothing and the only damage is a slight tear to the sweat band on the left rear section which is pictured. Just a very attractive cap that would display nicely.
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Luftwaffe EM Flight Visor Cap (Lot: 396)
$ 1,915 fee: 22.5%The exterior of this cap is in outstanding condition with no mothing and great color to the yellow piping. Interior is also very nice with a full sweat diamond that shows maker in gold color. The cap is a size 55 and is group marked under the sweat band Aufkl. Gr. 12. This cap is just a super example that has a very nice slouch look to it.
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Army Artillery Officer Visor Hat (Lot: 395)
$ 870 fee: 22.5%The inside has a super sweat diamond that is fully intact and is named to the original owner. The sweat band has wear, but is solid and has noticeable perspiration staining. The exterior has a very high peak and an excellent eagle and cockade. The piping does have some moth bites and some tracking on the top of the cap. It is still very tight and a very handsome visor.
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Luftwaffe Air Traffic Control NCO Summer Visor Cap (Lot: 394)
$ 2,795 fee: 22.5%This is a beautiful private purchase summer visor cap. The cap features an aluminum eagle and cockade with the green piping to the black center band. Interior on the cap shows a nice tan leather sweatband with white satin lining. Sweat diamond is intact and has the ‘Hut-Mayer Neuotting” marking in gold. Very hard to find a cap of this division and even harder to find one in this condition.
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Imperial Japanese Army Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 363)
SOLDA wartime officer’s service visor cap of the Imperial Japanese Army (陸軍将校制帽, Rikugun Shōkō Seibō). Constructed in field khaki wool with the distinctive red band, denoting army service. The front displays the classic five-pointed star insignia, the standard emblem of the Imperial Japanese Army. Side buttons feature the traditional cherry blossom (sakura) motif, and the cap retains its original brown leather chinstrap secured with metal buttons.
Interior shows the expected period wear, with its original leather sweatband and lining still intact. The visor exhibits honest service use, with visible scuffs and patina consistent with age. Despite the wear, all original elements remain present, making this a desirable and authentic example of a WWII Japanese officer’s service cap.
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U.S. Army Officer’s Crusher Cap “Flighter” by Bancroft (Lot: 359)
SOLDThis visor cap was manufactured by Bancroft, model “Flighter”, one of the most popular among U.S. Army Air Forces officers during World War II. Its distinctive feature is the soft, unreinforced frame, which allowed it to be comfortably worn under aviation headsets and headphones. Because of this, it became widely known as the “crusher cap.”
The brown wool top is combined with an olive woven band, while the visor and chin strap are made of brown lacquered leatherette. On the front is the large gilt officer’s insignia of the U.S. Army — the eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch, above which is the scroll with the motto E Pluribus Unum. On the sides are buttons with the Great Seal of the United States.
The interior retains the leather sweatband with the gold “Flighter by Bancroft” marking, along with the maker’s logo. Age-related wear is visible — flaking of the lining and scuffs, which is typical for original wartime examples.
This model is highly valued by collectors as one of the most iconic symbols of U.S. Army Air Forces officers in World War II, especially due to its strong association with bomber and fighter pilots.
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Japanese Army Type 90 Helmet with Original Cloth Cover and Camouflage Net, World War II (Lot: 356)
SOLDThis piece is a classic Japanese Army Type 90 helmet from the World War II era, introduced in 1930 and remaining the standard protective gear of the Imperial Japanese Army until the end of the war in 1945.
The helmet is made of stamped steel with the typical brown-green factory paint and is fitted with its original leather liner consisting of three sections connected by a drawstring. The leather liner components are well preserved, along with the original fabric chinstrap. On the inside, there are Japanese kanji inscriptions — personal markings of the soldier or his unit.
The helmet comes with an original cloth cover in a sand-brown color, secured around the rim, with a camouflage rope net placed over it. On the front of the cover, the felt star insignia of the Imperial Japanese Army has been preserved.
The overall appearance is fully authentic, with clear signs of field use, which adds to the item’s historical and collector’s value.
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Army Field Cap (Lot: 305)
$ 1,780 fee: 22.5%Beautiful condition and looks almost unissued. No mothing, no stains, no rips and no tears. The insignia is machine sewn and perfect and the buttons to the front have almost 100% paint. The interior of the cap is nicely marked as a size 57 and it retains the pull down tabs. Hard to find any flaws on this beauty of a cap.
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Infantry NCO Visor Cap (Lot: 276)
$ 875 fee: 22.5%The exterior of this cap is in very nice condition and has a great shape to the body. Has a few small moth nips here and there which are pictured and has excellent insignia. The interior of the cap is really the most interesting part with the owners initials of “OZ” made of two small metal discs that have been pressed into the sweat band. The under side of the cap is also very nicely marked making this a very desirable piece.
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M-41 Tropical EM Cap (Lot: 268)
$ 6,925 fee: 22.5%This cap shows considerable wear and sweat, but that only enhances what the cap is and the fact is retains its original medical soutache still attached, makes in extremely desirable. There is wear to the eagle, a lot of perspiration and wear. It has the proper grommets. Would estimate the size of the hat to be a 57 1/2 to a 58.
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Luftwaffe Meir Cap (Lot: 267)
$ 5,925 fee: 22.5%This cap is a definite been there and seen action as it has nice wear and some saltiness overall. It has the original neck flap, is marked inside and dated 1942 and a size 58 1/2. The chin strap is solidly intact, though does show some age wear from the heat and perspiration of the original wearer. There is wear to the eagle but the main body of the eagle is perfectly intact. A gorgeous hat, something for one who wants a hat that has actually seen Africa.
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Army Infantry Regiment Nr17 Officer Visor Cap (Lot: 266)
SOLDExcellent example of this very desirable visor cap. Made from doeskin wool with very nice white piping and green center band. Has beautiful insignia with cap eagle and skull with cross bones. Interior has a clean tan sweatband and satin lining with a Pekurol marked sweat diamond. The cap shows normal use and wear, but definitely no abuse.
