A Passion for WWII Reproductions: First Look at a New Jeep Cap
Source: WTPSWWII.com
One of the things I truly admire is when an enterprising individual with a passion for WWII history decides to tackle the challenge of recreating authentic garments or items. Recently, I had the opportunity to get my hands on a first-run Jeep cap from a gentleman in the Czech Republic who is dedicated to designing a more accurate reproduction of this classic piece of WWII headgear.
This first iteration is a solid start, but as with any passion project, there are some quirks to iron out. The creator has already noted that the color is slightly off, and the knit pattern differs from original examples. The knit is simpler, resulting in a thinner and lighter cap. Additionally, the star that forms where each panel is sewn together is “off,” detracting slightly from the overall impression.
However, this is all part of the process. The second production run will address these issues, with tweaks planned for the color, knit pattern, and other details.
