WW2 US Army Cavalry Officer’s Garrison Cap Size 7

The WW2 US Army Cavalry Officer’s Garrison Cap Size 7 is a regulation headgear item used by United States Army cavalry officers during the Second World War. This cap, also known as a side cap or flight cap, is constructed from olive drab wool, a standard material for US Army uniforms of the era. The cap features yellow piping along the crown and front fold, indicating the cavalry branch distinction. It is tailored to fit a size 7 head circumference. The garrison cap design allowed for convenient storage and easy wearing under a helmet when required. Officers’ versions typically included a lining and higher-quality stitching compared to enlisted men’s models. The size and branch-specific piping made identification straightforward within the military structure. This cap represents the typical dress and informal wear for cavalry officers from the early 1940s, and reflects the practical uniform standards of the period’s US Army.