WW2 US Army Military Police Officers Garrison Cap

The WW2 US Army Military Police Officers Garrison Cap is a standard-issue headgear item used by United States Army personnel during the Second World War. This cap is designed in the classic garrison style, characterized by its foldable construction and side vent design, allowing for convenient storage and wear. The cap is typically produced from olive drab wool, featuring a light-colored piping along the crown to denote Military Police affiliation and officer rank. Inside, a cloth sweatband and manufacturer’s tagging may be present, depending on contract or production batch. Garrison caps served both practical and uniform purposes, offering a compact alternative to the service or field cap. This example reflects the material standards and insignia practices of the 1941–1945 period, making it representative of the uniform regulations observed by Military Police officers in the European and Pacific theaters. Such items are of interest to collectors and historians documenting US Army uniforms of World War II.