WW2 British Women’s Junior Air Corps Wedge Cap

The WW2 British Women’s Junior Air Corps Wedge Cap is a uniform component worn by members of the Junior Air Corps, an organization established during the Second World War to train and involve young women in aviation-related activities in support roles. This wedge cap, also known as a side cap, is constructed from blue-grey wool serge fabric and features the characteristic gently curved design with a fold-over crown. The front typically displays a metal or embroidered badge representing the Junior Air Corps insignia, while the edges are often finished with matching cloth piping. The interior is lined with cotton or rayon for comfort and features a maker’s mark or War Department stamp when present. This item exemplifies the official headgear issued to female auxiliary personnel and reflects the broader mobilization of women in wartime Britain. The cap’s design closely corresponds with other wartime service caps, emphasizing practicality and ease of wear.