What is a peakless cap?

There are many types of hats. Each hat has its own history, features, and meaning. Of course, many have heard the concept of “peakless cap” and have their own associations associated with it. A detailed description of the cap without a visor is provided below. So what does she look like?

What is a peakless cap?

A visor cap is a hat without a visor, part of a forager’s uniform.. After minor transformations, the cap entered the sailors' wardrobe. It was officially approved as part of the sailors' equipment. Nowadays a cap without a visor is worn on special occasions and parades.

A little history

The capless cap is the first headdress that was introduced into the official uniform of Russian sailors. The basis was the forage hat of foragers (military men responsible for procuring feed for animals). Already in 1811, the headdress was designated as part of everyday dress in the army and navy.

Distinctive features of the first model:

• lack of tape;
• emerald shade;
• availability of large numbers of fleet crews.

In the 19th century, a white cord was introduced on the cap, which can also be seen on modern models. No later than 1872, ribbons appeared. Previously, caps only had numbers with ship data. In the 70s, the official uniform was a black visor with a white ribbon. An accurate model was introduced in August 1874. In the USSR, the rules for the design of inscriptions on caps were approved in 1923.

The Guards badge and corresponding ribbon were designed in 1943. The colors of the St. George ribbon were present here: alternating black and orange stripes. The colors had special symbolism. Black denoted the smoke that appears after firing gunpowder, and orange denoted fire.

The tape served a practical function. She kept her hat on her head in strong gusts of wind. The ribbons were fastened around the neck or sailors could clamp them with their teeth. Now this element of the cap is shorter, but then its length was approximately 160 cm.

The black top of the headdress is worn in cold weather. Hats with white tops are worn in the summer. White color is impractical and gets dirty quickly. For this reason, we made covers in light colors that can be removed and cleaned.

Important! The cap at one time was considered a progressive element of the wardrobe, and therefore became part of the sailors’ uniform.

During World War II, it became clear that the visor cap was a completely impractical headdress. The hat constantly fell off the head, quickly got dirty and did not protect at all from the sun and bad weather.. Some sailors completely abandoned hats, others preferred berets, caps and other practical items.

What parts does it consist of?

The design of the cap is simple. It changed depending on the time.A modern headdress has 6 main elements. Components:

• band - wraps around the crown of the head;
• crown – top element;
• edging – inscriptions;
• removable cover;
• cockade – metal badge;
• tapes.

Marine headdress

In the Navy, the visor cap was officially approved as a uniform headdress in 1921. Since then, no new orders have been received. Sailors wear caps on special occasions.

Important! At first, the name of the ship or fleet was indicated on the cap. But in 1949, important information had to be hidden. So, only the name of the fleets remained on the cap.

On the cruiser Aurora, sailors still wore hats with the name of the ship. Gradually, the tradition of naming ships is returning. Because Since the hat has no practical meaning, it is worn by sailors and foremen on holidays.

Other meanings of capless visor

The cap is a cap. Its main feature is the absence of a visor. It is part of the sailors' uniform, which is why the part is used with the adjective "sailor's". The headdress is associated with a cap, sailors, and sailors.

Different meanings of a cap:

• the main meaning is a sailor's cap without a visor;
• the military dictionary expands this term, indicating that cadets, sailors, junior commanders of many countries used a cap, and in the USSR the navy or school was indicated on the ribbon;
• in the fashion industry, headwear is presented not only for sailors, but also for children;
• in the encyclopedia there is only one meaning - headdress in the army and navy.

Important! For sailors, a visor is not only part of the uniform, but also a reason for pride and respect. Such a cap was worn by heroes who created the history of the country. The headdress appeared in many literary works, songs, and films.

Differences between the Russian cap and the foreign one

In the USA, a white Panama hat is used as a visor cap. It does not have ribbons or inscriptions, which is typical for its Russian counterpart. The headdress of American sailors was approved during World War II and has not been changed since then.

Americans use white Panama hats as part of their everyday outfit. They are called “Donald Duck” caps, based on their resemblance to the hat of the popular cartoon character.

In Great Britain, the name of the ship was indicated on Panama hats. But during World War II, for reasons of secrecy, the embroidery was removed. This was replaced by a simple HMS inscription. The letters indicated that this fleet belonged to the monarch. These were necessary secrecy measures.

In Germany, the name of the ship was also removed from the caps. The sailors wore blue caps. Such models gradually moved away from the everyday look and became part of the ceremonial outfit. A white cover is put on top and a metal badge in the colors of the German flag is attached. A little higher you can see the embroidered national symbol - the eagle.