{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-us-army-officer-s-winter-service-crusher-cap-by-luxenberg-of-new-york","title":"Original U.S. WWII US Army Officer’s Winter Service Crusher Cap by Luxenberg Of New York","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One-of-a-kind. WWII U.S. Military items made by the firm of Morry Luxenberg of New York, New York are perhaps one of the most desirable makers of U.S. WWII Uniforms and Insignia. Luxemberg items were revered during the period for their absolute astounding quality and attention to detail. Luxembourg’s customers included many General officers of all branches who preferred the quality items the Luxenberg firm produced during the war. This visor cap, in winter green doeskin\/melton wool, was manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eLuxenberg Military Tailors\u003c\/strong\u003e located at \u003cstrong\u003e485 Madison Avenue, New York.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweatband is also embossed with the Luxenberg address. The crown of the hat also bears the Luxenberg logo. There is no size label, but measurements have confirmed that it is about a size 7, maybe a 7 1\/8. The condition is quite nice though the sweatband is partially detached. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic \"bomber pilot\" headgear, worn by USAAF pilots in Europe and the Pacific. Actually, this was the standard Army\/AAF officer's dress cap, worn by pilots and non-pilots alike, but pilots gave this cap their own unique twist. Normally, this cap had stiffeners -- a support piece behind the cap device and a wire around the inside top perimeter to maintain the cap's round shape. These kept the cap in its proper, regulation military shape and angle. However, since bomber pilots wore headsets over their caps during flights, they would remove the wire stiffener to make headset wear more comfortable, causing the sides of the caps to become crushed. Eventually, the caps retained their floppy \"crushed\" look, giving the pilot who wore it the look of a seasoned veteran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crush cap identified its wearer as an experienced pro, and was as much a part of his identity as his leather flight jacket. The crush cap look quickly became popular with ground army officers and general officers such as the case with this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40574153621573,"sku":"ONJR23MA090","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23MA090__07.jpg?v=1683765410","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-us-army-officer-s-winter-service-crusher-cap-by-luxenberg-of-new-york","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}