When the utility cap was introduced, it featured an iron-on EGA insignia on the front of the crown. Caps were manufactured in sizes small, medium, large, and extra large. The contract label was printed on cheese cloth type material and located at the rear of the cap behind the sweat band. Army, Specification PQD 18B dated 8 April 1941. This cap continued into to be produced into the Korean War era. WWII manufacturing period: Jto June 7, 1945. Prior to assembling uniforms, HBT material was sanforized as part of the material manufacturing process to prevent shrinkage.
The contractor label was located on the inside rear of the cap, behind the sweatband. Unofficially referred to as light shade or sage green. Absence of shaping dart on front of cap where EGA is located. Key Visual IDĮGA heat transfer on front crown. In the field it was worn by both enlisted men and officers. For utility purposes it was worn by enlisted men during training and for chore work. Additionally, the model of 1944 utility uniform was designed to function as a hot weather combat uniform. Used to provide sun protection as part of the utility uniform as amended in 1944.
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