flight cap

Foldable military headwear

A flight cap is a soft, foldable military cap with a lengthwise crease down the center, designed to be tucked under a belt or into a pocket when not worn.

Also called a garrison cap or overseas cap, it became standard issue in many armed forces during the twentieth century: He adjusted his flight cap before stepping onto the tarmac.

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