WW2 Canadian Women’s RCAF Soft Cap

The WW2 Canadian Women’s RCAF Soft Cap is an authentic uniform item issued to members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Women’s Division during the Second World War. Constructed from blue-grey wool serge, the cap features a rounded crown, short stiffened visor, and cloth chinstrap, characteristic of RCAF headwear of the period. A small badge with the RCAF insignia is sewn onto the front, denoting branch affiliation. This style of cap was part of the regulation dress for Canadian servicewomen involved in support roles such as clerical work, communication, and logistics from 1941 to 1945. The cap is lined, and often marked with manufacturer information and date stamps. Its design reflects both functional and formal considerations, aligning with broader RCAF uniform standards of the era. The cap remains a representative artifact of women’s significant contributions to Canada’s war effort and a notable piece of wartime military attire.