WW2 British RAF Officer’s Wedge Cap Size 7

The WW2 British RAF Officer’s Wedge Cap Size 7 is a standard-issue item worn by officers of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Also known as a “side cap” or “field service cap,” this type of headgear was widely adopted for its practicality and streamlined design. Constructed from blue-grey wool serge, the cap features a cloth-covered peak and raised piping along the crown, consistent with regulations for RAF officer uniforms of the period. Typically, the left front side bears a brass or cloth officer’s badge depicting the RAF insignia, though individual caps may vary depending on rank and issue date. Size 7 corresponds to a head circumference of approximately 56 cm. This cap served both functional and ceremonial roles, designed for ease of wear and easy storage when not in use. Such items are of historical interest for collectors of twentieth-century military uniforms and RAF memorabilia.