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Society & Shapely WWII US Garrison Caps - An assortment of United States military garrison caps, also known as overseas caps, primarily dating to the World War II era. The collection is constructed from various olive drab wool and khaki cotton twill fabrics. The caps are finished with diverse colored piping along the side flap edges representing different military branches, including solid red, yellow, orange, blue, black, and multi-colored patterned cords. Several examples retain original manufacturing and depot labels. A white printed adhesive label on one cap reads Size 7 / Society Brand Hat Co. / Cont. W-669-QM-15813 / DATED FEB. 7, 1942 / Spec. No. 8-114A Type 1 / DATED FEB. 19, 1941 / STOCK No.-73-C-18180 / Phila. Q.M. Depot. Another white printed label reads Size 6 7/8 / SHAPELY CAP CO. / Cont. W-669-QM-13731 / DATED OCT. 15, 1941 / Spec. No. 8-114A Type I / DATED FEB. 19, 1941 / STOCK No.-73-C-18178 / Phila. Q.M. Depot. A partial label identifies the BRESSLER HAT & CAP CO. Service numbers are present on several interior components, including E3410 stamped in black ink, P-6825 stamped on a leather sweatband, C-6621 stamped on a cotton lining, and S-2519 handwritten in ink. One cap contains a brown leather sweatband embossed with a crest and the text Tailored by LEWIS.