This is a World War II-era Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) officer’s peak cap, sized 7. The cap features a blue wool body with a black patent leather peak and chin strap, as was standard for RCAF officers during the Second World War. It is fitted with a brass RCAF cap badge depicting an eagle and crown emblem, signifying the wearer’s rank and branch. The interior is lined, with a leather sweatband designed for comfort during extended wear. This style of headgear was issued to commissioned officers and worn as part of the service dress uniform. The cap’s design reflects Canadian and British military uniform standards of the period. Items such as this were commonly used by RCAF personnel both in Canada and abroad during wartime service. This particular example is representative of the type issued and worn by RCAF officers between 1939 and 1945.
