Senior Artillery Officer's Cap – U.S. Army – circa 1935–1942.

Full-dress cap of a Senior Artillery Officer – U.S. Army – circa 1935–1942.
 

The fine details of the eagle (the intricately cut plumage, the cutout of the upper circular halo) and its mercury gilding or period electroplating correspond perfectly to items produced between 1935 and 1942.
Red Artillery Pasp: The bright red felt or silk band inserted among the gold embroidery clearly indicates that this officer belonged to the Artillery (Field Artillery or Coastal Artillery, which was very active in San Francisco at that time).
Senior Officer Rank: Unlike the standard service cap (Olive Drab), the black dress cap featured this type of colored branch-of-service band. The gold braided pattern on the band, combined with the oak leaves on the visor, confirms the rank of colonel or lieutenant colonel.
The historic manufacturer: Items bearing the maker’s name or those from renowned tailors such as B. Pasquale Co. are sought after by collectors because they guarantee high-quality, custom tailoring, a far cry from mass-produced items.

This is therefore an authentic and rare dress cap belonging to a senior U.S. Army artillery officer, custom-made by a renowned tailor in San Francisco.

Condition

General: Very good external cosmetic condition.
Fabric & Gilding: The gold-thread embroidery and the cannetille on the brim have retained excellent vibrancy and a beautiful, lustrous patina. No visible moth holes on the black fabric. The red piping is vivid and has not faded.
Interior: The leather sweatband shows normal cracking from use and a clean break at a seam (see photos), attesting to the piece’s age and authenticity. The original size labels (woven label and glued-on paper crest) are perfectly preserved.
Size: 57 cm.

Ref: YZR95BXEAZ