The original Type A-4 is a knit cap made from an Olive Drab, 100% worsted wool.  The original A-4 caps have a unique construction style with the top forming six sewn segments and produced from a more dense worsted-wool knit than similar caps manufactured in the present day.

This offering is another joint effort between Buzz Rickson and William Gibson, whereby all of the original, classics details have been maintained, but the overall color has been changed to solid black.  The addition of the William Gibson name is your extra assurance that this item is the real deal, with quality that goes the extra mile.

Yet again, Buzz Rickson did a masterful job of recreating this classic style, right down to the use of vintage machinery for production and the proper-weight wool with the narrow weave on the outer edge graduating into the thicker, heavier weave of the cap body.  Outfitted with an authentic woven spec. label made on vintage looms, this cap is every bit as true to the vintage specimens as it is warm and good looking (and due to its extra-fine quality it's not itchy).  This is just the ticket to round out your cold-weather attire – get your cap while stocks last!

Sizes:  One size fits all

Imported from Japan

These caps were originally manufactured under the authority of the U. S. Army Quartermaster Corps and issued to civilian workers of FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the dark days of America’s Great Depression in the 1930’s. The CCC was largely responsible for working on government outdoor projects, such as creating and maintaining national parks; many of the sites and trails we enjoy in the USA to this day in our national parks are directly attributed to the workers of the CCC.

Produced from a selvage denim on 1930’s shuttle looms, assembled with all-cotton, off-white thread on vintage sewing machines, with all inside seams covered in off-white, all-cotton HBT taping, then topped off with an authentic label inside bearing an Emergency Conservation Force contract number from 1934, this is rugged American history at its best. And not only do these caps have great historical pedigree, they look great and can be conveniently rolled up and stowed in your pocket. Grab your CCC selvage-denim cap while supplies last.

Sizes available: 7 ¼ (Medium) or 7 ½ (XL).  The denim is washed once and the shrinkage is now largely out of the cap, thus this is the final size fitting.  Do not wash in hot water or dry using a high setting in a hot dryer as this could produce additional shrinkage.  Please see Sizing Tips for advice in getting the correct fit.

Imported from Japan

Adopted by the U. S. Army in 1941 as the primary winter headgear for wearing under the steel helmet, this cap achieved iconic status during and since WWII, being ubiquitously worn on its own without the helmet more often than most commanding officers would have liked.  Often unofficially called a “Jeep Cap,” its was officially known as simply Wool Knit Cap Model 1941.  Today, copies of this classic cap style abound in many colors and variants, but the original fit and design in genuine olive drab is still the best, at least to Buzz Rickson’s.

Manufactured to all of the precision and quality Buzz Rickson’s brand has come to be respected for throughout the world, this M-1941 Winter Cap recreation includes the correct gauge of wool yarn in a dense weave for greater insulation, and dyed in one of the classic shades of olive drab in which these caps can be found.  The short visor is internally stiffened with a cardboard-like material, exactly as per the original caps, which is flexible and allows the visor to be molded into several personal styles and forms.  The original roll-up ear flap is, of course, part of the design which allows it to be readily pulled down when weather conditions warrant.

The vintage caps were sized to fit snugly and covered more than one head size, but Buzz Rickson’s elected to employee a wool with greater elasticity, hence this cap is one-size-fits-all, though a size label bearing the printed mark “M” for medium is found inside the cap purely for authentic appearances.

This is another home run for Buzz Rickson’s!

Imported from Japan

The U. S. Navy often times found itself performing duties in some of the worst weather conditions imaginable, from stagnant boiling heat to cutting icy air.  During cold weather, various outer clothing was developed to protect and enable a sailor to perform his duties, one such item being the famous worsted-wool knit winter cap nicknamed the “watch cap,” because sailors, often times, stood their watches wearing these caps.  The “watch caps” of the 1930's and 1940's have a unique construction style and are made from a more dense worsted-wool knit than similar caps from the late 1950's to the present day.

Buzz Rickson’s has, yet again, done a masterful job of recreating this classic style, right down to the correct old-style USN quartermaster stores spec. label correctly sewn to the outside of the cap, and the proper weight wool with the narrow weave on the outer edge graduating into the thicker, heavier weave of the cap body.  This cap is every bit as warm and good looking as the vintage examples it copies, and its the ticket to round out a Buzz Rickson’s USN chambray shirt and Pea Coat.

Sizes:  One size fits all

Buzz Rickon’s products are imported from Japan

The Type A-4 is a knit cap, made from an Olive Drab, 100% worsted wool.  Throughout WWII, these caps were used by aircraft mechanics and armorers when conditions were too cold for the Type A-3 Mechanic’s Cap.  It was also a cap sometimes worn by elite U. S. paratroopers of the airborne divisions, just as seen in the HBO masterpiece film series “Band of Brothers.”  Since the paratroops worked closely with USAAF air and ground crews due to the paratroops’ main mode of transport into battle being the airplane, USAAF personnel and paratroops often traded each other for select uniform and gear items, the A-4 cap being one such item.

The original A-4 caps have a unique construction style with the top forming six sewn segments and produced from a more-dense, worsted-wool knit than similar caps manufactured in the present day.  Buzz Rickson’s has, yet again, done a masterful job of recreating this classic style, right down to the use of vintage machinery for production and the proper-weight wool with the narrow weave on the outer edge graduating into the thicker, heavier weave of the cap body.  Outfitted with an authentic woven spec. label made on vintage looms, this cap is every bit as true to the vintage specimens as it is warm and good looking (and due to its extra-fine quality it's not itchy).  This is just the ticket to round out a Buzz Rickson’s parachutist’s or airman’s jacket – get your cap while stocks last!

Sizes:  One size fits all

Imported from Japan

This is the B-2 cap introduced in 1942, thus crafted from sheepskins dyed in dark brown with buttery-hued wool. Produced from the correct quarter-inch depth sheep wool and sewn with 100% cotton thread, our B-2 perfectly mirrors the vintage examples. Ruggedly constructed, including strong zigzag cover stitch, horsehide trim and five-panel assembly, this enduring style is the ideal companion to any of our flying jackets. Fight off the cold winds of winter in an Army Air Force classic!

Sizes available: 7, 7 1/8, 7 1/4, 7 3/8 and 7 1/2.  Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from England

.50 CAL is a small range of specialized garments that are offered only in the Time-Worn finish. They are unique in spec. to any of the other similar models we offer, so they are not simply Time-Worn versions of our regular range. The colors, materials and finishes are purposely selected to create a subdued and rugged-looking vintage garment that will appeal to those who appreciate the nostalgic charm of a true vintage garment.

The Time-Worn process is entirely hand done, which takes hours to achieve; the result is a garment that is still brand new, but you get something that has a vintage, lived-in, patina that you can continue to add to from the first time you put it on.

The .50 CAL B-2 is made from authentic vegetable-tanned, North American sheepskin with a broken-grain character and hand-dyed finish. This model of B-2 represents a spec. that saw the transition from the earlier 'Redskin' to the later dark Seal Brown versions. And the color of the fleece is typical of a transitional model - it has a distinct brownish tinge, compared to the much brighter, off-white shade of later models.

Remember - there's no waiting for this one to wear-in before you get it looking like a vintage original - .50 CAL B-2 is ready for action!

Sizes available: 7, 7 1/8, 7 1/4, 7 3/8 & 7 1/2.  Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from England

The Duke Collection never sells for prices below retail, but someone's misfortune is your gain and we are now introducing the Duke's collection to our customers at deeply discounted prices well below retail, so get these while you can!  Full retail $99.00, now $40.00 off!!!

Duke Kahanamoku, legendary surfing champion, received his own sportswear label in the 1950's, which helped launch Hawaiian shirts and surfing attire into the mainstream and today stands out as one of the most iconic and collectible shirt labels to own.  Recently, the legendary Hawaiian shirt manufacturer, Sun Surf, has resurrected "Duke's" name and original 1950's graphic designs under license for their special collection of surf/resort attire - "The Duke Kahanamoku Collection."

This hat is the perfect sun blocker, being made from a lightweight, breathable cotton with a wide brim and machine-sewn ventilation grommets, making this airy enough to allow for quick drying if it should get wet.  Duke's famous "surfboards" print from the 1950's has been reproduced under license on the exterior, but the interior print of solid tropical blue reverses for added versatility. 

• All-cotton fabric

• Original 1950's "Duke's Surfboards" graphics produced under license 

• One-size-fits-all adjustment

• Fully reversible to white

Sizes:  One-size-fits-all.

Imported from Japan  

This B-2 cap is the pre-1942 version, thus crafted from that same gorgeous hand-dyed, vegetable-tanned, russet brown sheepskin with deep-hued wool found on our Rough Wear 17756 B-3 and B-6 jackets. Produced with the correct quarter-inch depth sheep wool and sewn with 100%-cotton olive drab thread, the Rough Wear B-2 perfectly mirrors those extremely rare pre-1942 originals. Ruggedly constructed, including strong zig-zag cover stitch, horsehide trim and five-panel assembly, this enduring style is the ideal companion to any of our flying jackets, especially a Rough Wear B-3 Jacket. Right down to the Rough Wear label, there's no distinguishing our cap from an original!

Sizes available: 7, 7 1/8, 7 1/4, 7 3/8 and 7 1/2.  Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from England