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US Army Air Force WW2 Crusher and US Air Force 1965. Combination image. Photograph
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US Army Air Force WW2 Crusher and US Air Force 1965. Combination image. Photograph
Top: WW2 U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) officer's "crusher" cap.
Key Features
Design: A soft-crown service visor cap with a leather peak/visor.
Origin: Pilots and aircrew often removed the internal stiffener ring from their standard service caps so they could comfortably wear headsets over them, creating the characteristic "crushed" look.
Insignia: Features a gold-colored US Army officer's Great Seal cap badge on the front.
Below: United States Air Force general officer service cap, featuring a blue crown and silver embroidered ornamentation on the visor.
Key Features
Crown: Dark blue fabric matching the service dress uniform with a structured peak.
Cap Badge: Silver-colored Great Seal of the United States eagle insignia centered on the front.
Visor: Black brim decorated with silver embroidered "clouds and darts" (commonly referred to as "scrambled eggs").
Chinstrap: Black leather strap held by small metallic buttons on the sides