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Old 21-04-17, 10:05 AM
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Is it possible to date this cap ? The badge seems to be 1949-1953 pattern. Thank you
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Old 21-04-17, 10:13 AM
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A good way to date caps is to show the vent holes under the brim in your photos, ie - are they at the rear, sides or none at all.

In this case the cap looks original to the period you suggest.

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Old 21-04-17, 10:20 AM
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There are 2 vent holes on each side.
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Old 21-04-17, 12:47 PM
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The cap is circa the date you suggest from the badge but the construction etc would also be typical for a WWII period cap as they don't really change between late 30's up to early 50's. I am not saying it is an earlier cap just that without the badge I would have said 39-53 in date & possibly WWII for the reasons stated above.

Whilst some may think so and probably have good reasons to do so, I do not really think that the location and number of vent holes is an accurate guide to dating a cap. I prefer to look at the shape of the peak, type of crown, makers marks and materials used as well as chinstrap thickness etc...
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