M1951 ensemble

Field Cap

The cap is intended for use in field and garrison environments found in various climate zones.

Materials Used

The cap is made of a wind resistant cotton poplin cloth (later replaced by cotton/nylon cloth conforming to MIL-C-3924). The earflap lining is made of wool/cotton flannel cloth (later replaced by wool/nylon flannel cloth).

Description of Item

The visor style cap has a circular top crown and retractable earflaps. It is self-lined except for the flannel-lined earflaps.

Specifications

MIL-C-1911, superseded by A-A-55312.

National Stock Numbers

Olive Green 107Woodland Camouflage
6 3/88415-01-134-3175
6 1/28415-01-084-1683
6 5/88415-01-134-3176
6 3/48415-01-084-1684
6 7/88415-01-134-3177
7FSN 8405-268-80118415-01-084-1685
7 1/88415-01-134-3178
7 1/4FSN 8405-268-80128415-01-084-1686
7 3/88415-01-134-3179
7 1/28415-01-084-1687
7 5/88415-01-134-3180
7 3/48415-01-084-1688
7 7/88415-01-431-8924
88415-01-431-8926

References

  • Laundering Characteristics of Environmental Headgear. October 1959. [pdf]
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