Canadian RCN Navy CIC Officer’s Peak Cap Hat Size 6 7/8

The Canadian RCN Navy CIC Officer’s Peak Cap is an authentic element of Royal Canadian Navy dress uniform. This example, sized 6 7/8, was designated for officers of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC), a subcomponent specializing in training youth within the Canadian Forces. The cap features a midnight blue wool crown, black patent leather visor, and mohair hat band. The front displays a gold RCN insignia consisting of a stylized anchor surrounded by laurel leaves and topped by the St. Edward’s Crown, indicating Commonwealth service. The interior is lined, typically with a leather sweatband and a maker’s mark or sizing label. Such caps were standard issue for CIC Officers during formal and ceremonial duties, reflecting the RCN’s traditions and uniform regulations. The item presents as a representative piece of late 20th-century Canadian military headgear, relevant to collectors, historians, or those studying contemporary naval uniforms.