ABOUT WATCH CAPS
From the U. S. Navy Uniform Regulations
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Description and Wear of Uniform Components
Cap, Knit (Watch) (E6 and Below)
Article 3501.11 | |||
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If you are now, or ever were, in Naval service of any kind, you readily recognize the Watch Cap.
The cap is usually made of 100 percent wool, though sometimes other more modern fabrics are used. Wool watch caps are most common, as the material handles and performs better in this style of cap.
Watch Caps come with many names: Knit Watch Cap, Navy Watch Cap, Toque (Canadian), Beanie, Skull Cap, Skully, and Ski Cap, just to name a few. Though associated with sailors, watch caps are often worn for fashion reasons and can readily be modified to include badges and insignia of sports teams and other military organizations.
Watch caps are usually made to be light weight. Most are knitted or crocheted, and do not have the brim of a traditional hat. Well made watch caps are "breathable" to avoid complications of perspiration. You will find watch caps in a number of styles including Long, Ski Mask, and Cuffless.
Watch caps are very often worn by maritime personnel are typically dark blue or black. When you see a watch cap worn level and square on top of the head, the bottom cuffed once or twice, and the cuff set close to the eyes you are almost always reminded of a sailor. Of course the Watch Cap is also commonly worn in colder climates, and many skiers wear watch caps.
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