Standardised on April 21st 1939 as the regulation winter flying cap, the B-2 proved to be immensely popular in all theatres of operation. Like the Rough Wear B-6 jacket, it is made from a 1/4 inch fleece depth, veg tanned shearling, with a hand dyed lacquer on the outer. The stiff leather peak is trimmed with leather hide. Despite efforts later on in the war to discourage the wearing of this cap by aircrew in combat, (due to the fact that newer equipment had been developed that offered greater protection against flash burn, flak and the like), photographic evidence shows that it continued to be prevalently worn until the end of the war. Of a baseball cap design, the B-2 is another one of those garments that so typifies the stylish image of the American airman - a true classic! The Rough Wear B-2 is an ideal companion to either the B-3 or B-6 Rough Wear contract jackets. Our Rough Wear 17756 B-2, is made from a veg tanned, hand dyed sheepskin, in the correct 1/4 inch fleece depth. The stiff leather peak is trimmed with Russet Horsehide and it's all sewn together with 100% cotton, olive drab thread. Of course, there is also an authentic Rough Wear label. An ideal accessory to accompany your Rough Wear sheepskin jacket! Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL Please<a href='http://www.eastmanleather.com/images/B-2rw.jpg'> CLICK HERE</a> to display a larger image of this product. To return to this page please click the BACK button in your browser.

USAAF Rough Wear Type B-2, Contract 17756

Winter Shearling Flight Cap

Standardised on April 21st 1939 as the regulation winter flying cap, the B-2 proved to be immensely popular in all theatres of operation.

Like the Rough Wear B-6 jacket, it is made from a 1/4 inch fleece depth, veg tanned shearling, with a hand dyed lacquer on the outer. The stiff leather peak is trimmed with leather hide.

Despite efforts later on in the war to discourage the wearing of this cap by aircrew in combat, (due to the fact that newer equipment had been developed that offered greater protection against flash burn, flak and the like), photographic evidence shows that it continued to be prevalently worn until the end of the war.

Of a baseball cap design, the B-2 is another one of those garments that so typifies the stylish image of the American airman - a true classic!

The Rough Wear B-2 is an ideal companion to either the B-3 or B-6 Rough Wear contract jackets.

Our Rough Wear 17756 B-2, is made from a veg tanned, hand dyed sheepskin, in the correct 1/4 inch fleece depth.

The stiff leather peak is trimmed with Russet Horsehide and it's all sewn together with 100% cotton, olive drab thread. Of course, there is also an authentic Rough Wear label. An ideal accessory to accompany your Rough Wear sheepskin jacket!

Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL

Please CLICK HERE to display a larger image of this product. To return to this page please click the BACK button in your browser.